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Pontefract to Halifax trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Pontefract and Halifax takes 1h 27m and the fastest train takes 1h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Pontefract to Halifax. 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 27m
Duration
36 mi
Distance
£14
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 Halifaxtrain train Leeds - Manchester Victoria / ...
1h 17m
£11–22

Pontefract to Halifax train times

Trains run hourly between Pontefract and Halifax. 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 Halifax at 10:49 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 24m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 25m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 25m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 28m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 28m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 28m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 28m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 28m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 28m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 28m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 28m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 28m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 28m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 35.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 27m

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

You can take a train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Halifax via Leeds in around 1h 17m.

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