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The average train between Chesterfield and Pontefract takes 2h 25m and the fastest train takes 1h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Chesterfield to Pontefract. 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 hourly between Chesterfield and Pontefract. The earliest departure is at 7:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chesterfield is at 10:12 PM which arrives into Pontefract at 5:59 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Chesterfield to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Chesterfield station and arriving at Pontefract Tanshelf station via Wakefield Westgate station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
Chesterfield to Pontefract train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Chesterfield station.
Chesterfield to Pontefract train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Pontefract Tanshelf station.
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The distance between Chesterfield and Pontefract is 49.5 km. The road distance is 65 km.
You can take a train from Chesterfield to Pontefract Tanshelf via Wakefield Westgate in around 1h 47m.
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