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Skipton to Pontefract trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Skipton and Pontefract takes 2h 3m and the fastest train takes 1h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Skipton 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.

2h 3m
Duration
45 mi
Distance
£21
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Skipton to Leedstrain train Skipton - Leeds / ...
  2. Take the train from Leeds to Pontefract Tanshelftrain train Leeds - Knottingley
2h 1m
£16–32

Skipton to Pontefract train times

Trains run hourly between Skipton and Pontefract. The earliest departure is at 7:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Skipton is at 10:49 PM which arrives into Pontefract at 5:59 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 44.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 3m

What companies run services between Skipton, England and Pontefract, England?

You can take a train from Skipton to Pontefract Tanshelf via Leeds in around 2h 1m.

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