Pontefract to Scunthorpe Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Pontefract and Scunthorpe takes 2h 25m and the fastest train takes 1h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Pontefract to Scunthorpe. 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 25m
Duration: 52 mi
Distance: £20
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Wakefield Westgatetrain
Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Doncastertrain
Take the train from Doncaster to Scunthorpetrain

1h 50m

£14–32

Pontefract to Scunthorpe train times

Trains run hourly between Pontefract and Scunthorpe. 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 Scunthorpe at 10:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Wakefield Westgate and take an average of 2h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

7:47 AM → 9:26 AM
1h 39m • 2 changes
8:47 AM → 11:07 AM
2h 19m • 2 changes
9:47 AM → 12:07 PM
2h 19m • 2 changes
10:47 AM → 12:26 PM
1h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

9:49 AM → 12:07 PM
2h 17m • 2 changes
11:19 AM → 1:06 PM
1h 47m • 2 changes
1:19 PM → 3:06 PM
1h 47m • 2 changes
3:20 PM → 5:06 PM
1h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

7:47 AM → 9:26 AM
1h 39m • 2 changes
8:47 AM → 11:07 AM
2h 19m • 2 changes
9:47 AM → 12:07 PM
2h 19m • 2 changes
10:47 AM → 12:26 PM
1h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

7:47 AM → 9:26 AM
1h 39m • 2 changes
8:47 AM → 11:07 AM
2h 19m • 2 changes
9:47 AM → 12:07 PM
2h 19m • 2 changes
10:47 AM → 12:26 PM
1h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

7:47 AM → 9:26 AM
1h 39m • 2 changes
8:47 AM → 11:07 AM
2h 19m • 2 changes
9:47 AM → 12:07 PM
2h 19m • 2 changes
10:47 AM → 12:26 PM
1h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

7:47 AM → 9:26 AM
1h 39m • 2 changes
8:47 AM → 11:07 AM
2h 19m • 2 changes
9:47 AM → 12:07 PM
2h 19m • 2 changes
10:47 AM → 12:26 PM
1h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

7:47 AM → 9:26 AM
1h 39m • 2 changes
8:47 AM → 11:07 AM
2h 19m • 2 changes
9:47 AM → 12:07 PM
2h 19m • 2 changes
10:47 AM → 12:26 PM
1h 39m • 2 changes
Show more

Frequently asked questions

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