The average train between Whitby and Pontefract takes 7h 57m and the fastest train takes 4h 31m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from Whitby 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 twice a week between Whitby and Pontefract. The earliest departure is at 10:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Whitby is at 6:37 PM which arrives into Pontefract at 5:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Darlington and take an average of 7h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Whitby to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Whitby station and arriving at Pontefract station via Darlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 57m.
Whitby to Pontefract train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Whitby station.
Whitby to Pontefract train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Leeds station.
Book your Whitby to Pontefract train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Cross Country and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Whitby and Pontefract is 99.5 km. The road distance is 219 km.
You can take a train from Whitby to Pontefract Tanshelf via Darlington and Leeds in around 4h 36m.
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