The average train between Pontefract and Huddersfield takes 1h 10m and the fastest train takes 42 min. There is a train service every few hours from Pontefract to Huddersfield. 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 Huddersfield. 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 Huddersfield at 12:09 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Pontefract to Huddersfield. However, there are services departing from Pontefract station and arriving at Huddersfield station via Wakefield Kirkgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 10m.
Pontefract to Huddersfield train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Pontefract Tanshelf station.
Pontefract to Huddersfield train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Huddersfield station.
Book your Pontefract to Huddersfield train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Pontefract and Huddersfield is 31.4 km. The road distance is 36 km.
You can take a train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Huddersfield via Wakefield Kirkgate in around 1h 21m.