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Trip Overview

The average train between Selby and Pontefract takes 1h 40m and the fastest train takes 1h 10m. 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 40m
Duration
39 mi
Distance
£15
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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 11:36 PM which arrives into Pontefract at 6:00 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 14m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 10m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 14m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 14m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 10m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 14m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 14m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 10m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 14m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 14m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 10m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 14m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 14m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 10m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 14m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 14m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 10m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 14m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 25m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 22m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 23m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 22m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 39.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 40m

What companies run services between Selby, England and Pontefract, England?

You can take a train from Selby to Pontefract Tanshelf via Leeds in around 1h 41m.

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