The average train between Pontefract and Northallerton takes 2h 13m and the fastest train takes 1h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Pontefract to Northallerton. 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 Northallerton. 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 Northallerton at 11:03 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Pontefract to Northallerton. However, there are services departing from Pontefract station and arriving at Northallerton station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.
Pontefract to Northallerton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Pontefract Tanshelf station.
Pontefract to Northallerton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Northallerton station.
Book your Pontefract to Northallerton train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Pontefract and Northallerton is 72.5 km. The road distance is 119 km.
You can take a train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Northallerton via Leeds in around 2h 4m.