The average train between Pontefract and Derbyshire takes 3h 23m and the fastest train takes 2h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Pontefract to Derbyshire. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Pontefract and Derbyshire. The earliest departure is at 7:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pontefract is at 10:54 PM which arrives into Derbyshire at 10:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Wakefield Westgate and take an average of 3h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Pontefract to Derbyshire? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Pontefract to Derbyshire. However, there are services departing from Pontefract station and arriving at Derbyshire station via Derby. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
Pontefract to Derbyshire train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Wakefield Westgate station.
Pontefract to Derbyshire train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Matlock station.
Book your Pontefract to Derbyshire train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Cross Country and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Pontefract and Derbyshire is 61 km. The road distance is 144 km.
You can take a train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Matlock via Wakefield Westgate and Derby in around 3h 21m.