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The cheapest and fastest trains from Leeds to Pontefract
Showing times and prices for 06 Nov
Cheapest price
£6
Average price
£6
Fastest journey
32 m
Average duration
33 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
19 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leeds to Pontefract is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leeds to Pontefract will cost around £6 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £6.
Fast trains
Of the 3 trains that leave Leeds for Pontefract every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 19 km distance in an average of 33 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 32 m .
The slowest trains will take 34 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
04:240h34
Leeds04:58Pontefract
£61One-way
0 changes
05:580h32
Leeds06:30Pontefract
£61One-way
0 changes
08:300h33
Leeds09:03Pontefract
£61One-way
0 changes
05:580h32
Leeds06:30Pontefract
£61One-way
0 changes
08:300h33
Leeds09:03Pontefract
£61One-way
0 changes
04:240h34
Leeds04:58Pontefract
£61One-way
0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Leeds to Pontefract
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leeds to Pontefract among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 32m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £4, and a train costs an average of £4.
Distance: 19 km
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£6 Average Price | £4 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 2m Average total duration Fastest 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 36m Average total duration 1h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Leeds to Pontefract train times
Showing trains for today, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 05:51
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05:58 Leeds | 0h32 | 06:30 Pontefract | 0 changesdirect | |
| 08:30 Leeds | 0h33 | 09:03 Pontefract | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 6 November | |||||
| 04:24 Leeds | 0h34 | 04:58 Pontefract | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Leeds to Pontefract
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Leeds to Pontefract run on average 6 times per day, taking around 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £4 but you can travel from only £4 by coach.
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £4
Distance 19 km |
Average train duration 32m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 30m |
First train 05:24 |
Last train 23:19 |
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £4
Train companies: Northern Rail (3) from Leeds to Pontefract trainsNorthern Rail (3) trains will get you between Leeds and Pontefract from £4. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Northern Rail (3)
About
Northern Trains is a publicly owned train operating company in the United Kingdom, headquartered in York. It runs local and commuter services across the north of England, connecting regions including the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire, and the Humber coastline. As part of the National Rail network, Northern operates under a coordinated fare and ticketing system alongside other UK train companies.Ticket types include Advance, Off-Peak, Anytime Day, single, return, and season tickets, with only one class option available: Standard. Onboard amenities may include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and refreshments on select services. Popular routes include connections between major northern cities such as Manchester, Liverpool, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
29m
Cheapest Price
£4
Northern Rail (3) frequency
5 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
See refund policy for ticket types
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on most services with drinks and snacks. Some stations have cafes and shops
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available but not mandatory. Free of charge when booking advance tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, passenger assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
FAQs: Leeds to Pontefract train
FAQs: Travel by train from Leeds to Pontefract easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Leeds to Pontefract.
The train distance from Leeds to Pontefract is 19 km.
Yes, there is a direct train between Leeds and Pontefract. The service operates 5 times per day, provided by Northern Rail (3).
The train journey from Leeds to Pontefract covers a distance of 19 km and takes approximately 30m. Trains run 6 per day.
Booking trains from Leeds to Pontefract in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
To get from Leeds to Pontefract, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
The first train from Leeds to Pontefract leaves at 5:24.
The cost of a train ticket from Leeds to Pontefract can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £4, while the average price tends to be around £6.
The cheapest way to get from Leeds to Pontefract is by coach, costing approximately £4.
The train station in Leeds that goes to Pontefract is Leeds station (LDS), and it arrives at Pontefract Monkhill (PFM).
The last train from Leeds to Pontefract departs at 23:19.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Leeds to Pontefract.
Trains from Leeds to Pontefract run approximately 6 times per day.
There is no night train service from Leeds to Pontefract.
Yes, you can take the train from Leeds to Pontefract.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Leeds and Pontefract
Leeds
Pontefract
The major train station for departures in Leeds is Bramley (West Yorks). Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Bramley (West Yorks) for your trip from Leeds to Pontefract.
Amenities at train station
Parking
Accessibility
Lost and Found Officeinformation
Distance to city center
6 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B station, Station is unstaffed. wheelchair customers using platform 2 (Bradford, Manchester bound) should be aware that the access to the platform is via a busy road that has no dropped kerbs and a narrow ramped path and entrance onto the platform. Platform 1 (Leeds, Selby) has good level access.
- 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
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Public transport options for Bramley (West Yorks)
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses stop on Stanningley Road, east of Station Mount Road. Stop 450 10893 to New Pudsey, and 450 12320 to Leeds.
- Metro: WYPTE 0113 245 7676
Amenities at train station
Parking
Dining
TaxisAccessibility
HotelLost and Found Office
Bike Parkinginformation
Distance to city center
2 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B station, Persons in wheelchairs can gain easy access onto both platforms. However to get onto the Harrogate bound platform you have to go a long way round it will take approx 5-7 minutes.
- 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 ticket machines note: Cards Only - No Cash Accepted
- 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 Burley Park
- Onward travel information: Bus stops located 5 mins away from station. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick up / drop off on Ashville Road adjacent to the station entrance towards Harrogate, opposite the station entrance towards Leeds.
- Metro: 0113 245 7676
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Distance to city center
4 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Platform 1 is not accessible for disabled or wheelchair bound customers because of a stepped footbridge. Platform 2 has level access.Level access to both platforms but nothing to get between the 2 platforms.
- 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: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Cottingley
- Onward travel information: There is a bus stop close to the station. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the layby/Bus stop on Cottingley Drive (10325/10325)
- Metro: WYPTE 0113 245 7676
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityHotelLost and Found OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Distance to city center
3 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station. The conductor will carry out any assistance, please wait on the platform. This station has recently benefitted from the installation of lifts, level access to platform 1 with platform 2 being accessible using the lift and a short subway.
- 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: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Headingley
- Onward travel information: There is a bus stop close to the station. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the Bus Stops on Kirkstall Lane close to the junction with the station approach road. (Station side for Leeds, opposite side for Harrogate)
- Metro: WYPTE 0113 245 7676
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Lockers
ShoppingParkingDining
ATMTaxisAccessibility
WCHotel
LoungeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeBike Parking
Car Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Sat: 04:45 - 23:59
- Sun: 06:45 - 22:30
Wifi
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
Lockers
- Located on the main concourse. Services provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00.
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Dining
- Bagel Factory
- Caffè Nero
- KFC
- Leon
- McDonald's
- The Pasty Shop
- Starbucks
- Pret a Manger
- JD Wetherspoon
- Delice de France
Taxis
- Taxi: Taxi rank outside New Station Street entrance near the bus interchange.
- Accessible taxis: Taxi rank outside New Station Street entrance near the bus interchange.
Accessibility
- There are elevators or level access to all platforms in the whole station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
WC
- Toilets Location: Baby changing facilities are located in the accessible toilet on platform 12 on the South Concourse
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Hotel
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Leeds City Center
- The Queens Hotel
- Leeds Marriott Hotel
Ticket Office
- Mon - Sat: 04:45 - 23:59
- Sun: 06:45 - 22:30
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Platform 0 / 1 Platform 6 / 8 behind the lift Platform 12 / 15 Short stay car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Located on the North Concourse near the Wellington Street entrance. Open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Public transport options for Leeds
- Bus lines: 1, 16, 201, 229, 34, 5, 60, A1
- Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Distance to city center
6 kmParking
- Car Park: Station car park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - Lift access to both platforms between 05:30 and 00:30
- 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
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Public transport options for Kirkstall Forge
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus pick up and drop off in the front of the station
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 Leeds.
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityLost 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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