The average train between Pontefract and Doncaster takes 56 min and the fastest train takes 48 min. There is a train service every few hours from Pontefract to Doncaster. 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 Pontefract and Doncaster. 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 Doncaster at 12:13 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 56 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Pontefract to Doncaster. However, there are services departing from Pontefract station and arriving at Doncaster station via Wakefield Westgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 56 min.
Pontefract to Doncaster train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Pontefract Tanshelf station.
Pontefract to Doncaster train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Doncaster station.
Book your Pontefract to Doncaster train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Pontefract and Doncaster is 22.2 km. The road distance is 46 km.
You can take a train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Doncaster via Wakefield Westgate in around 55 min.