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Wakefield to Pontefract train route details
First train
05:43
Last train
23:15
Journey time
13m
Distance
9 miles
Price
€2.39*
What are the next train times from Wakefield to Pontefract?
Explore all upcoming journeys from Wakefield to Pontefract happening today, including departure and arrival times, whether it's a direct service, travel duration, and who will be providing your route - everything you need to know for catching the train today
| Departs | Arrives | Operator | Find Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
05:43 Wakefield Kirkgate | 06:00 Pontefract Tanshelf |  | Find Tickets |
06:32 Wakefield Kirkgate | 06:54 Pontefract Tanshelf | | Find Tickets |
06:48 Wakefield Kirkgate | 07:29 Pontefract Monkhill | | Find Tickets |
07:02 Wakefield Kirkgate | 07:29 Pontefract Monkhill |  | Find Tickets |
07:46 Wakefield Kirkgate | 07:59 Pontefract Monkhill |  | Find Tickets |
07:49 Wakefield Kirkgate | 08:28 Paris | | Find Tickets |
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