4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Pontefract to Shipley
Cheapest price
£7
Average price
£7
Fastest journey
1 h 9 m
Average duration
1 h 9 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
34 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Pontefract to Shipley is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Pontefract to Shipley will cost around £7 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £7.
Of the 1 trains that leave Pontefract for Shipley every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 34 km distance in an average of 1 h 9 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 9 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 9 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.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Pontefract to Shipley
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Pontefract to Shipley among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £12.
Distance: 34 km
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Live departures
Pontefract to Shipley train times
The table below shows live departures for Pontefract to Shipley trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 21 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 07:18 Pontefract | 1h09 | 08:27 Shipley | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Pontefract to Shipley
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Trains from Pontefract to Shipley run on average 6 times per day, taking around 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £12 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:54, the last at 22:21. The fastest train covers the 34 km distance in 1h 2m.
Distance 34 km |
Average train duration 50m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 1h 2m |
First train 05:54 |
Last train 22:21 |
Train companies: Northern Rail (3) from Pontefract to Shipley trainsNorthern Rail (3) trains will get you between Pontefract and Shipley from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Pontefract to Shipley train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Pontefract to Shipley 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 Shipley, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Pontefract and Shipley
Parking
Dining
Taxis
Accessibility
Lost and Found Office
Bike Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- 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
ParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parking- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- 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
ParkingDiningAccessibility
WCLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeBike Parking- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: LIFTS ARE CURRENTLY OUT OF SERVICE SO NO STEP FREE ACCESS UNTIL FUTHER NOTICE.Category B station, There are Lifts available between all platforms, which are available during ticket office staffing hours. Outside of staffing hours, alternative level access routes are available, but a little extra time may be needed to transfer between platforms.
- 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
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off in the station car park by entrance to booking hall.
- Metro: WYPTE 0161 228 7676
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