The average train between Bridlington and Pontefract takes 3h 41m and the fastest train takes 2h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Bridlington 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 hourly between Bridlington and Pontefract. The earliest departure is at 6:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bridlington is at 11:07 PM which arrives into Pontefract at 6:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Hull and take an average of 3h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Bridlington to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Bridlington station and arriving at Pontefract station via Hull. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
Bridlington to Pontefract train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Bridlington station.
Bridlington to Pontefract train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Pontefract Tanshelf station.
Book your Bridlington to Pontefract train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Bridlington and Pontefract is 85.4 km. The road distance is 162 km.
You can take a train from Bridlington to Pontefract Tanshelf via Hull and Leeds in around 3h 18m.