The average train between Wombwell and Pontefract takes 2h 1m and the fastest train takes 1h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Wombwell 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 Wombwell and Pontefract. The earliest departure is at 5:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wombwell is at 11:39 PM which arrives into Pontefract at 5:59 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Wombwell to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Wombwell station and arriving at Pontefract station via Wakefield Kirkgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.
Wombwell to Pontefract train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Wombwell station.
Wombwell to Pontefract train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Pontefract Tanshelf station.
Book your Wombwell to Pontefract train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Wombwell and Pontefract is 19.6 km. The road distance is 37 km.
You can take a train from Wombwell to Pontefract Tanshelf via Wakefield Kirkgate in around 1h 28m.