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The average train between Retford and Pontefract takes 2h 4m and the fastest train takes 1h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Retford to Pontefract. 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 2 hours between Retford and Pontefract. The earliest departure is at 7:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Retford is at 11:17 PM which arrives into Pontefract at 9:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Doncaster and take an average of 2h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Retford to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Retford station and arriving at Pontefract Tanshelf station via Doncaster station and Wakefield Westgate station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.
Retford to Pontefract train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Retford station.
Retford to Pontefract train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Pontefract Tanshelf station.
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The distance between Retford and Pontefract is 47.8 km. The road distance is 53 km.
You can take a train from Retford to Pontefract Tanshelf via Doncaster and Wakefield Westgate in around 1h 48m.
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