- Distance: 21.4 mi
- Duration: 31 min
The average train between York and Pontefract Castle takes 31 min and the fastest train takes 30 min. The train service runs several times per day from York to Pontefract Castle. 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 3 times a day between York and Pontefract Castle. The earliest departure is at 8:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from York is at 5:28 PM which arrives into Pontefract Castle at 5:59 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 31 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from York station and arriving at Pontefract Castle station. Services depart 3 times a day, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 31 min.
York to Pontefract Castle train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from York station.
York to Pontefract Castle train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Pontefract Baghill station.
Book your York to Pontefract Castle train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between York and Pontefract Castle is 32.6 km. The road distance is 35 km.
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from York to Pontefract Baghill 3 times a day. Tickets cost £8–16 and the journey takes 31 min.
