The average train between Pontefract and Scarborough takes 2h 15m 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.
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 8:47 PM which arrives into Scarborough at 11:16 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Pontefract to Scarborough. However, there are services departing from Pontefract station and arriving at Scarborough station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.
Pontefract to Scarborough train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Pontefract Tanshelf station.
Pontefract to Scarborough train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Scarborough station.
Book your Pontefract to Scarborough train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Pontefract and Scarborough is 88.4 km. The road distance is 138 km.
You can take a train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Scarborough via Leeds in around 2h 34m.