Train Pontefract to Selby from £17 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Pontefract and Selby takes 1h 37m and the fastest train takes 1h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Pontefract to Selby. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 37m
Duration: 39 mi
Distance: £17
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Pontefract to Selby train times

Trains run hourly between Pontefract and Selby. 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 Selby at 10:28 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

1:47 PM → 3:26 PM
1h 39m • 1 change
2:47 PM → 4:26 PM
1h 39m • 1 change
3:47 PM → 5:27 PM
1h 40m • 1 change
4:47 PM → 6:27 PM
1h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 6, 2026

7:42 AM → 9:27 AM
1h 44m • 1 change
8:47 AM → 10:26 AM
1h 39m • 1 change
9:47 AM → 11:26 AM
1h 39m • 1 change
10:47 AM → 12:26 PM
1h 39m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, May 7, 2026

7:42 AM → 9:27 AM
1h 44m • 1 change
8:47 AM → 10:26 AM
1h 39m • 1 change
9:47 AM → 11:26 AM
1h 39m • 1 change
10:47 AM → 12:26 PM
1h 39m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 8, 2026

7:42 AM → 9:27 AM
1h 44m • 1 change
8:47 AM → 10:26 AM
1h 39m • 1 change
9:47 AM → 11:26 AM
1h 39m • 1 change
10:47 AM → 12:26 PM
1h 39m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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