The average train between Pontefract and Keighley takes 1h 28m and the fastest train takes 1h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Pontefract to Keighley. 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 Keighley. 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 Keighley at 10:22 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Pontefract to Keighley. However, there are services departing from Pontefract station and arriving at Keighley station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 28m.
Pontefract to Keighley train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Pontefract Tanshelf station.
Pontefract to Keighley train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Keighley station.
Book your Pontefract to Keighley train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Pontefract and Keighley is 43.7 km. The road distance is 57 km.
You can take a train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Keighley via Leeds in around 1h 15m.