The average train between Pontefract and South Elmsall takes 1h 2m and the fastest train takes 55 min. There is a train service every few hours from Pontefract to South Elmsall. 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 South Elmsall. 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 South Elmsall at 11:57 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Pontefract to South Elmsall. However, there are services departing from Pontefract station and arriving at South Elmsall station via Wakefield Westgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 2m.
Pontefract to South Elmsall train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Pontefract Tanshelf station.
Pontefract to South Elmsall train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at South Elmsall station.
Book your Pontefract to South Elmsall train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Pontefract and South Elmsall is 10.7 km. The road distance is 32 km.
You can take a train from Pontefract Tanshelf to South Elmsall via Wakefield Westgate in around 1h 17m.