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Pontefract to Halifax trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Pontefract and Halifax takes 50 min and the fastest train takes 46 min. The train service runs several times per day 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.

50 min
Duration
27 mi
Distance
£9
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Pontefract to Halifax train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Pontefract and Halifax. The earliest departure is at 1:16 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Pontefract is at 9:56 PM which arrives into Halifax at 10:42 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 50 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    train train 52 min • Direct
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    train train 49 min • Direct

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    train train 47 min • Direct
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    train train 46 min • Direct
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    train train 46 min • Direct

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    train train 51 min • Direct
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    train train 52 min • Direct
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    train train 50 min • Direct

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    train train 51 min • Direct
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    train train 52 min • Direct
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    train train 50 min • Direct

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    train train 51 min • Direct
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    train train 52 min • Direct
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    train train 50 min • Direct

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    train train 51 min • Direct
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    train train 52 min • Direct
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    train train 50 min • Direct

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    train train 51 min • Direct
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    train train 52 min • Direct
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    train train 50 min • Direct

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 27.3 mi
  • Duration: 50 min

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

Grand Central Trains operates a train from Pontefract Monkhill to Halifax 3 times a day. Tickets cost £7–11 and the journey takes 50 min.

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