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Journey information
Overview: Train from Derby to Pontefract
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Derby to Pontefract run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £35 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 06:19, the last at 21:33. The fastest train covers the 86 km distance in 1h 45m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 86 km |
Average train duration 1h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price £35 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 1h 45m |
First train 06:19 |
Last train 21:33 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Train companies: CrossCountry, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country from Derby to Pontefract trainsCrossCountry, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country trains will get you between Derby and Pontefract from £35. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
CrossCountry
About
CrossCountry is a fast-speed train operator in the United Kingdom, offering both express and regional services across the country. Express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and XC Trains, provide quick and comfortable journeys with amenities like free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Regional services, including the CrossCountry Regional and Regional Express, make more local stops for a leisurely trip. Ticket options include Standard Class and First Class, as well as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak fares to suit different budgets and schedules. Popular routes include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 17m
Cheapest Price
£30
CrossCountry frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and luggage storage areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled services
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for additional fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require ticket
Quiet zone
east_midlands_trains
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 50m
Cheapest Price
£35
east_midlands_trains frequency
6 a day
Cross Country
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 45m
Cheapest Price
£55
Cross Country frequency
19 a day
FAQs: Derby to Pontefract train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Derby to Pontefract by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Pontefract, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Yes, a day trip from Derby to Pontefract is feasible with a travel duration of 1h 45m and a distance of 86 km. The frequency is 5 per day for trains.
Two days are ideal to explore Pontefract, allowing time to visit Pontefract Castle, the local museum, and sample the famous Pontefract cakes at a leisurely pace.
The cheapest way to get from Derby to Pontefract is by train, costing approximately £35.
Booking trains from Derby to Pontefract in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train distance from Derby to Pontefract is 86 km.
The train journey from Derby to Pontefract offers a mix of urban and rural scenery, with views of the rolling countryside, small towns, and occasional glimpses of the River Trent, making it moderately scenic.
The last train from Derby to Pontefract departs at 21:33.
The train journey from Derby to Pontefract covers a distance of 86 km and takes approximately 1h 45m. Trains run 5 per day.
The cost of a train ticket from Derby to Pontefract can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £35, while the average price tends to be around £63.
There is no night train service from Derby to Pontefract.
The train station in Derby that goes to Pontefract is Derby station (DBY), and it arrives at Pontefract Monkhill (PFM).
To travel from Derby to Pontefract, you can take a train.
The first train from Derby to Pontefract leaves at 6:19.
Trains from Derby to Pontefract run approximately 5 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Derby to Pontefract.
Yes, you can take the train from Derby to Pontefract.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Derby to Pontefract.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Derby and Pontefract
Derby
Pontefract
The major train station for departures in Derby is Derby. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Derby for your trip from Derby to Pontefract.
Amenities at train station
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 04:55 - 22:45 Saturday 04:55 - 22:45 Sunday 06:20 - 23:00
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A step free station. This station has step free access. There are lifts to all platforms. There is a subway to platforms 2,3,4 and 5. Platforms 6 and 7 are accessed by lift only. This station has tactile paving at the edges of all platforms and at the foot and top of stairwells.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1, Platform 2/3 and Platform 4/6. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1, Platform 2/3 and Platform 4/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from Customer Reception upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Located in North Car Park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Derby
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From the rear of the station, at the Pride Park exit
The major train station for arrivals in Pontefract is Pontefract Monkhill. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Pontefract Monkhill for your journey to Pontefract from Derby.
Amenities at train station
ParkingDining
TaxisAccessibility
Lost and Found OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B Station, Station is unstaffed. No step-free access to platform2, which is via stepped footbridge. There is level access from the station entrance to platform 1.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Pontefract Monkhill
- Onward travel information: None close by. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Mill Dam Lane outside the Railway Inn
- Metro: WYPTE 0113 245 7676
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, Station is unstaffed. However no access problems for disabled or wheelchair users as the access to the platforms is via the ramped footbridge.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Pontefract Tanshelf
- Onward travel information: There is a bus stop close to the station. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stops on Stuart Road by the HiQ Garage
- Metro: WYPTE 0113 245 7676
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