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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

Train

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  1. Take the train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Leedstrain train Knottingley - Leeds
  2. Take the train from Leeds to Scarboroughtrain train Manchester Victoria - Scarborough / ...
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, October 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 28m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 12m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 11m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 12m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 12m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 11m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 12m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 11m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 12m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 12m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 10m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 40m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 40m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 12m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 85.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 19m

What companies run services between Pontefract, England and Scarborough, England?

You can take a train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Scarborough via Leeds in around 2h 39m.

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