The average train between Pontefract and Lincoln takes 2h 46m and the fastest train takes 1h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Pontefract to Lincoln. 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 every 4 hours between Pontefract and Lincoln. The earliest departure is at 8:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pontefract is at 10:54 PM which arrives into Lincoln at 9:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Wakefield Westgate and take an average of 2h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Pontefract to Lincoln? 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 Lincoln. However, there are services departing from Pontefract station and arriving at Lincoln station via Wakefield Westgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.
Pontefract to Lincoln train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Pontefract Tanshelf station.
Pontefract to Lincoln train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Lincoln Central station.
Book your Pontefract to Lincoln train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Pontefract and Lincoln is 72.8 km. The road distance is 130 km.
You can take a train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Lincoln Central via Wakefield Westgate and Newark North Gate in around 3h 6m.