The average train between Pontefract and Dewsbury takes 1h 7m and the fastest train takes 1h 3m. 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.
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 8:47 PM which arrives into Dewsbury at 9:55 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Pontefract to Dewsbury. However, there are services departing from Pontefract station and arriving at Dewsbury station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 7m.
Pontefract to Dewsbury train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Pontefract Tanshelf station.
Pontefract to Dewsbury train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Dewsbury station.
Book your Pontefract to Dewsbury train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Pontefract and Dewsbury is 20.8 km. The road distance is 44 km.
You can take a train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Dewsbury via Leeds in around 57 min.