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Doncaster to Pontefract trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Doncaster and Pontefract takes 59 min and the fastest train takes 39 min. There is a train service every few hours from Doncaster 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.

59 min
Duration
29 mi
Distance
£13
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Doncaster to Wakefield Westgatetrain train London Kings Cross - Leeds / ...
  2. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Pontefract Tanshelftrain train Leeds - Knottingley
1h 21m
£9–21

Doncaster to Pontefract train times

Trains run hourly between Doncaster and Pontefract. The earliest departure is at 12:51 AM at night, and the last departure from Doncaster is at 10:30 PM which arrives into Pontefract at 11:24 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 59 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 28.7 mi
  • Duration: 59 min

What companies run services between Doncaster, England and Pontefract, England?

You can take a train from Doncaster to Pontefract Tanshelf via Wakefield Westgate in around 1h 21m.

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