The average train between Pontefract and Rawmarsh takes 2h 25m and the fastest train takes 1h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Pontefract to Rawmarsh. 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 Rawmarsh. The earliest departure is at 7:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pontefract is at 10:54 PM which arrives into Rawmarsh at 6:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Wakefield Kirkgate and take an average of 2h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Pontefract to Rawmarsh? 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 Rawmarsh. However, there are services departing from Pontefract station and arriving at Rawmarsh station via Wakefield Kirkgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
Pontefract to Rawmarsh train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Pontefract Tanshelf station.
Pontefract to Rawmarsh train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Meadowhall station.
The distance between Pontefract and Rawmarsh is 25.7 km. The road distance is 57 km.
You can take a train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Parkgate To Sheffield via Wakefield Kirkgate, Meadowhall, Meadowhall Interchange To City, and Meadowhall South - Tinsley From City in around 1h 41m.