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.
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 5:59 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.


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No, there is no direct train from Cleethorpes to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Cleethorpes station and arriving at Pontefract station via Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
Cleethorpes to Pontefract train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Cleethorpes station.
Cleethorpes to Pontefract train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Doncaster station.
Book your Cleethorpes to Pontefract train tickets online with TransPennine Express, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Cleethorpes and Pontefract is 85.7 km. The road distance is 129 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Cleethorpes to Doncaster hourly. Tickets cost £18–35 and the journey takes 1h 10m.