The average train between Pontefract and Market Rasen takes 4h 20m and the fastest train takes 2h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Pontefract to Market Rasen. 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 4 hours between Pontefract and Market Rasen. 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 Market Rasen at 7:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Wakefield Westgate and take an average of 4h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Pontefract to Market Rasen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Pontefract to Market Rasen. However, there are services departing from Pontefract station and arriving at Market Rasen station via Wakefield Westgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
Pontefract to Market Rasen train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Pontefract Tanshelf station.
Pontefract to Market Rasen train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Barnetby station.
Book your Pontefract to Market Rasen train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Pontefract and Market Rasen is 72.7 km. The road distance is 124 km.
You can take a train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Market Rasen via Wakefield Westgate, Doncaster, and Barnetby in around 3h 31m.