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Pontefract to South Elmsall trains

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Trip Overview

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.

1h 2m
Duration
20 mi
Distance
£7
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Wakefield Westgatetrain train Knottingley - Leeds / ...
  2. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to South Elmsalltrain train Leeds - Doncaster
1h 18m
£6–12

Pontefract to South Elmsall train times

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.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 1m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 1m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 1m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 2m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited59 min • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 29m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 28m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 1m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 1m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 3m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 20.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 2m

What companies run services between Pontefract, England and South Elmsall, England?

You can take a train from Pontefract Tanshelf to South Elmsall via Wakefield Westgate in around 1h 18m.

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