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Pontefract to Lofthouse trains

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The average train between Pontefract and Lofthouse takes 38 min and the fastest train takes 31 min. There is a train service every few hours from Pontefract to Lofthouse. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

38 min
Duration
11 mi
Distance
£4
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Wakefield Westgatetrain train Knottingley - Leeds / ...
45 min
£4–7

Pontefract to Lofthouse train times

Trains run hourly between Pontefract and Lofthouse. 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 Lofthouse at 11:27 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 38 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 14m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited33 min • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited31 min • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited39 min • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited39 min • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited38 min • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited34 min • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited34 min • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited34 min • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited33 min • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited34 min • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited34 min • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited34 min • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited33 min • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited34 min • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited34 min • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited34 min • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited33 min • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited34 min • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited34 min • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited34 min • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited33 min • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited34 min • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited34 min • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited34 min • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited33 min • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 11.2 mi
  • Duration: 38 min

What companies run services between Pontefract, England and Lofthouse, Leeds, England?

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Wakefield Westgate hourly. Tickets cost £2–6 and the journey takes 23 min.

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