The average train between Sandal Magna and Pontefract takes 1h 5m and the fastest train takes 27 min. There is a train service every few hours from Sandal Magna 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 Sandal Magna and Pontefract. The earliest departure is at 12:03 AM at night, and the last departure from Sandal Magna is at 10:56 PM which arrives into Pontefract at 11:25 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Sandal Magna to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Sandal Magna station and arriving at Pontefract station via Pontefract Tanshelf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 5m.
Sandal Magna to Pontefract train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Wakefield Westgate station.
Sandal Magna to Pontefract train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Pontefract Tanshelf station.
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The distance between Sandal Magna and Pontefract is 11.6 km. The road distance is 17 km.
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Wakefield Westgate to Pontefract Tanshelf hourly. Tickets cost £3–7 and the journey takes 21 min.