Pontefract to Scarborough Trains

Pontefract to Scarborough trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Pontefract and Scarborough takes 2h 19m and the fastest train takes 2h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Pontefract to Scarborough. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 19m
Duration: 86 mi
Distance: £30
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 39m

£25–46

Pontefract to Scarborough train times

Trains run hourly between Pontefract and Scarborough. The earliest departure is at 7:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pontefract is at 9:19 PM which arrives into Scarborough at 7:06 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

7:47 AM → 10:00 AM
2h 12m • 1 change
8:47 AM → 10:59 AM
2h 11m • 1 change
9:47 AM → 12:00 PM
2h 12m • 1 change
10:47 AM → 1:00 PM
2h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

7:47 AM → 10:00 AM
2h 12m • 1 change
8:47 AM → 10:59 AM
2h 11m • 1 change
9:47 AM → 12:00 PM
2h 12m • 1 change
10:47 AM → 1:00 PM
2h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

7:47 AM → 10:00 AM
2h 12m • 1 change
8:47 AM → 10:59 AM
2h 11m • 1 change
9:47 AM → 12:00 PM
2h 12m • 1 change
10:47 AM → 1:00 PM
2h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

7:47 AM → 9:59 AM
2h 11m • 1 change
8:47 AM → 10:59 AM
2h 12m • 1 change
9:47 AM → 12:00 PM
2h 12m • 1 change
10:47 AM → 1:00 PM
2h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

9:49 AM → 12:00 PM
2h 10m • 1 change
11:19 AM → 2:00 PM
2h 40m • 1 change
1:19 PM → 4:00 PM
2h 40m • 1 change
3:20 PM → 6:00 PM
2h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

7:47 AM → 10:00 AM
2h 12m • 1 change
8:47 AM → 10:59 AM
2h 11m • 1 change
9:47 AM → 12:00 PM
2h 12m • 1 change
10:47 AM → 1:00 PM
2h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

7:47 AM → 10:00 AM
2h 12m • 1 change
8:47 AM → 10:59 AM
2h 11m • 1 change
9:47 AM → 12:00 PM
2h 12m • 1 change
10:47 AM → 1:00 PM
2h 12m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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