The average train between Rochdale and Pontefract takes 2h 13m and the fastest train takes 1h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Rochdale to Pontefract. 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 Rochdale and Pontefract. The earliest departure is at 7:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rochdale is at 11:34 PM which arrives into Pontefract at 5:59 AM. 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 Rochdale to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Rochdale station and arriving at Pontefract station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.
Rochdale to Pontefract train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Rochdale station.
Rochdale to Pontefract train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Pontefract Tanshelf station.
Book your Rochdale to Pontefract train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Rochdale and Pontefract is 56.1 km. The road distance is 94 km.
You can take a train from Rochdale to Pontefract Tanshelf via Leeds in around 2h 33m.