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Wakefield to Pontefract bus Station trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Wakefield and Pontefract bus Station takes 17 min and the fastest train takes 16 min. There is a train service every few hours from Wakefield to Pontefract bus Station. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

17 min
Duration
9 mi
Distance
£3
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Wakefield to Pontefract bus Station train times

Trains run hourly between Wakefield and Pontefract bus Station. The earliest departure is at 5:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wakefield is at 11:08 PM which arrives into Pontefract bus Station at 11:25 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 17 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    train train 17 min • Direct

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    train train 16 min • Direct
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    train train 21 min • Direct
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    train train 17 min • Direct
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    train train 17 min • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    train train 16 min • Direct
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    train train 21 min • Direct
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    train train 17 min • Direct
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    train train 17 min • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    train train 16 min • Direct
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    train train 21 min • Direct
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    train train 17 min • Direct
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    train train 17 min • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    train train 16 min • Direct
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    train train 21 min • Direct
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    train train 17 min • Direct
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    train train 17 min • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    train train 16 min • Direct
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    train train 16 min • Direct
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    train train 16 min • Direct
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    train train 16 min • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    train train 16 min • Direct
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    train train 21 min • Direct
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    train train 17 min • Direct
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    train train 17 min • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Wakefield to Pontefract bus Station.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 8.5 mi
  • Duration: 17 min

What companies run services between Wakefield, England and Pontefract bus Station, England?

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Pontefract Tanshelf hourly. Tickets cost £2–5 and the journey takes 17 min.

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