The average train between Pontefract and Filey takes 3h 4m and the fastest train takes 2h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Pontefract to Filey. 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 every 2 hours between Pontefract and Filey. The earliest departure is at 7:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pontefract is at 8:47 PM which arrives into Filey at 7:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds and take an average of 3h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Pontefract to Filey. However, there are services departing from Pontefract station and arriving at Filey station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.
Pontefract to Filey train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Pontefract Tanshelf station.
Pontefract to Filey train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Seamer station.
Book your Pontefract to Filey train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Pontefract and Filey is 88.4 km. The road distance is 143 km.
You can take a train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Filey via Leeds and Seamer in around 3h 22m.