The average train between Pontefract and Wales takes 2h 36m and the fastest train takes 2h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Pontefract to Wales. 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 every 3 hours between Pontefract and Wales. 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 Wales at 7:54 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Pontefract to Wales. However, there are services departing from Pontefract station and arriving at Wales station via Wakefield Kirkgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.
Pontefract to Wales train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Pontefract Tanshelf station.
Pontefract to Wales train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Kiveton Bridge station.
Book your Pontefract to Wales train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Pontefract and Wales is 38.9 km. The road distance is 71 km.
You can take a train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Kiveton Bridge via Wakefield Kirkgate in around 2h 18m.