The average train between Pontefract and Penistone takes 1h 57m and the fastest train takes 1h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Pontefract to Penistone. 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 Penistone. 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 Penistone at 6:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Wakefield Kirkgate and take an average of 1h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Pontefract to Penistone? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Pontefract to Penistone. However, there are services departing from Pontefract station and arriving at Penistone station via Wakefield Kirkgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.
Pontefract to Penistone train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Pontefract Tanshelf station.
Pontefract to Penistone train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Penistone station.
Book your Pontefract to Penistone train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Pontefract and Penistone is 27.9 km. The road distance is 42 km.
You can take a train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Penistone via Wakefield Kirkgate and Barnsley in around 1h 50m.