Train Pontefract to Chesterfield from £30 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Pontefract and Chesterfield takes 1h 50m and the fastest train takes 1h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Pontefract to Chesterfield. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 50m
Duration: 48 mi
Distance: £30
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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1h 47m

£23–36

Pontefract to Chesterfield train times

Trains run hourly between Pontefract and Chesterfield. The earliest departure is at 7:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pontefract is at 10:54 PM which arrives into Chesterfield at 7:05 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

9:47 AM → 11:07 AM
1h 19m • 1 change
10:47 AM → 12:07 PM
1h 19m • 1 change
11:47 AM → 1:07 PM
1h 19m • 1 change
12:47 PM → 2:07 PM
1h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

7:42 AM → 9:07 AM
1h 24m • 1 change
8:47 AM → 10:07 AM
1h 19m • 1 change
9:47 AM → 11:07 AM
1h 19m • 1 change
10:47 AM → 12:07 PM
1h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

9:49 AM → 12:08 PM
2h 18m • 1 change
11:19 AM → 1:08 PM
1h 48m • 1 change
1:19 PM → 3:07 PM
1h 48m • 1 change
3:20 PM → 5:07 PM
1h 47m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

7:42 AM → 9:07 AM
1h 24m • 1 change
8:47 AM → 10:07 AM
1h 19m • 1 change
9:47 AM → 11:07 AM
1h 19m • 1 change
10:47 AM → 12:07 PM
1h 19m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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