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Pontefract to Dewsbury trains

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The average train between Pontefract and Dewsbury takes 1h 5m and the fastest train takes 56 min. There is a train service every few hours from Pontefract to Dewsbury. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 5m
Duration
28 mi
Distance
£10
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Leedstrain train Knottingley - Leeds
  2. Take the train from Leeds to Dewsburytrain train Leeds - Manchester Airport / ...
58 min
£8–17

Pontefract to Dewsbury train times

Trains run hourly between Pontefract and Dewsbury. The earliest departure is at 7:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pontefract is at 9:19 PM which arrives into Dewsbury at 10:25 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express1h 7m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express1h 7m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express1h 7m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express1h 8m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express1h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express1h 7m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express1h 7m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express1h 8m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express1h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express1h 2m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express56 min • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express57 min • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express57 min • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express56 min • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express1h 5m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express1h 5m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express1h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express1h 7m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 27.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 5m

What companies run services between Pontefract, England and Dewsbury, England?

You can take a train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Dewsbury via Leeds in around 58 min.

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