Train Selby to Pontefract from £17 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Selby and Pontefract takes 1h 39m and the fastest train takes 1h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Selby 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.

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

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1h 41m

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Selby to Pontefract train times

Trains run hourly between Selby and Pontefract. The earliest departure is at 5:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Selby is at 10:36 PM which arrives into Pontefract at 5:59 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

1:48 PM → 3:02 PM
1h 13m • 1 change
2:48 PM → 4:02 PM
1h 13m • 1 change
3:49 PM → 5:02 PM
1h 12m • 1 change
4:49 PM → 6:02 PM
1h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 6, 2026

5:39 AM → 6:53 AM
1h 14m • 1 change
7:53 AM → 9:02 AM
1h 9m • 1 change
8:48 AM → 10:02 AM
1h 14m • 1 change
9:48 AM → 11:02 AM
1h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, May 7, 2026

5:39 AM → 6:53 AM
1h 14m • 1 change
7:53 AM → 9:02 AM
1h 9m • 1 change
8:48 AM → 10:02 AM
1h 14m • 1 change
9:48 AM → 11:02 AM
1h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 8, 2026

5:39 AM → 6:53 AM
1h 14m • 1 change
7:53 AM → 9:02 AM
1h 9m • 1 change
8:48 AM → 10:02 AM
1h 14m • 1 change
9:48 AM → 11:02 AM
1h 13m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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