The average train between Pontefract and Worksop takes 2h 48m and the fastest train takes 2h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Pontefract to Worksop. 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 Worksop. 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 Worksop at 8:06 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Pontefract to Worksop. However, there are services departing from Pontefract station and arriving at Worksop station via Wakefield Kirkgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
Pontefract to Worksop train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Pontefract Tanshelf station.
Pontefract to Worksop train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Worksop station.
Book your Pontefract to Worksop train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Pontefract and Worksop is 45 km. The road distance is 81 km.
You can take a train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Worksop via Wakefield Kirkgate in around 2h 29m.