The average train between Cheltenham and Pontefract Tanshelf Station takes 4h 22m and the fastest train takes 3h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Cheltenham to Pontefract Tanshelf Station. 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 Cheltenham and Pontefract Tanshelf Station. The earliest departure is at 7:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cheltenham is at 8:12 PM which arrives into Pontefract Tanshelf Station at 5:59 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Pontefract Tanshelf Station. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham station and arriving at Pontefract Tanshelf Station station via Wakefield Westgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
Cheltenham to Pontefract Tanshelf Station train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
Cheltenham to Pontefract Tanshelf Station train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Wakefield Westgate station.
Book your Cheltenham to Pontefract Tanshelf Station train tickets online with Cross Country and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Cheltenham and Pontefract Tanshelf Station is 205.9 km. The road distance is 252 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Cheltenham Spa to Wakefield Westgate hourly. Tickets cost £80–120 and the journey takes 2h 34m.