The average train between Pontefract and Grimsby takes 3h 17m and the fastest train takes 1h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Pontefract to Grimsby. 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 Pontefract and Grimsby. The earliest departure is at 7:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pontefract is at 10:54 PM which arrives into Grimsby at 7:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Wakefield Westgate and take an average of 3h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Pontefract to Grimsby? 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 Pontefract to Grimsby. However, there are services departing from Pontefract station and arriving at Grimsby station via Wakefield Westgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
Pontefract to Grimsby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Pontefract Tanshelf station.
Pontefract to Grimsby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Grimsby Town station.
Book your Pontefract to Grimsby train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Pontefract and Grimsby is 82.8 km. The road distance is 124 km.
You can take a train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Grimsby Town via Wakefield Westgate and Doncaster in around 2h 41m.