The average train between Grimsby and Pontefract takes 2h 57m and the fastest train takes 2h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Grimsby 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 Grimsby and Pontefract. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Grimsby is at 9:34 PM which arrives into Pontefract at 5:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Doncaster and take an average of 2h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 29m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Grimsby to Pontefract? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Grimsby to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Grimsby station and arriving at Pontefract station via Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
Grimsby to Pontefract train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Grimsby Town station.
Grimsby to Pontefract train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Pontefract Tanshelf station.
Book your Grimsby to Pontefract train tickets online with TransPennine Express, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Grimsby and Pontefract is 82.8 km. The road distance is 124 km.
You can take a train from Grimsby Town to Pontefract Tanshelf via Doncaster and Wakefield Westgate in around 2h 38m.