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The average train between Cleethorpes and Pontefract takes 3h 5m and the fastest train takes 2h 32m. There is a train service every few hours from Cleethorpes 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.

3h 5m
Duration
80 mi
Distance
£30
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Cleethorpes to Pontefract train times

Trains run hourly between Cleethorpes and Pontefract. The earliest departure is at 6:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cleethorpes is at 9:26 PM which arrives into Pontefract at 9:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Doncaster and take an average of 3h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited12h 2m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 32m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 33m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 33m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 41m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 37m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 37m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 41m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 37m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 37m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 41m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 37m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 37m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 41m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 37m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 37m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 41m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 37m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 37m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited2h 37m • 2 changes
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  • Distance: 80.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 5m

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from Cleethorpes to Doncaster hourly. Tickets cost £15–25 and the journey takes 1h 10m.

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