The average train between Hessle and Pontefract takes 2h 26m and the fastest train takes 1h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Hessle 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 Hessle and Pontefract. The earliest departure is at 6:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hessle is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Pontefract at 5:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Doncaster and take an average of 2h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Hessle to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Hessle station and arriving at Pontefract station via Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.
Hessle to Pontefract train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Hessle station.
Hessle to Pontefract train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Pontefract Tanshelf station.
Book your Hessle to Pontefract train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Hessle and Pontefract is 57.7 km. The road distance is 104 km.
You can take a train from Hessle to Pontefract Tanshelf via Doncaster and Wakefield Westgate in around 2h 33m.