The average train between Pontefract and Retford takes 1h 53m and the fastest train takes 1h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Pontefract to Retford. 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 3 hours between Pontefract and Retford. 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 Retford at 5:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Wakefield Westgate and take an average of 1h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Pontefract to Retford. However, there are services departing from Pontefract station and arriving at Retford station via Wakefield Westgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 53m.
Pontefract to Retford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Pontefract Tanshelf station.
Pontefract to Retford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Retford station.
Book your Pontefract to Retford train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Hull Trains.
The distance between Pontefract and Retford is 47.8 km. The road distance is 74 km.
You can take a train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Retford via Wakefield Westgate and Doncaster in around 1h 49m.