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Pontefract to Scunthorpe trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Pontefract and Scunthorpe takes 2h 23m 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 23m
Duration
52 mi
Distance
£24
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Wakefield Westgatetrain train
  2. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Doncastertrain train
  3. Take the train from Doncaster to Scunthorpetrain train
1h 51m
£17–39

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 7:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Wakefield Westgate and take an average of 2h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Map of how to get from Pontefract to Scunthorpe.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 51.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 23m

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

You can take a train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Scunthorpe via Wakefield Westgate and Doncaster in around 1h 51m.

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