The average train between Pontefract and South Shields takes 2h 19m and the fastest train takes 2h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Pontefract to South Shields. 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 3 times a day between Pontefract and South Shields. The earliest departure is at 8:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pontefract is at 4:35 PM which arrives into South Shields at 6:53 PM. All services require a transfer at York and take an average of 2h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Pontefract to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Pontefract station and arriving at South Shields station via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.
Pontefract to South Shields train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Pontefract Baghill station.
Pontefract to South Shields train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at South Shields station.
The distance between Pontefract and South Shields is 145.6 km. The road distance is 178 km.
You can take a train from Pontefract Tanshelf to South Shields via Leeds, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 2h 57m.
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