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Trip Overview

The average train between Pontefract and Whitby takes 8h and the fastest train takes 4h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Pontefract to Whitby. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h
Duration
128 mi
Distance
£46
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train

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5h 13m
£39–72

Pontefract to Whitby train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Pontefract and Whitby. The earliest departure is at 10:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pontefract is at 9:19 PM which arrives into Whitby at 11:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds and take an average of 8h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited14h 33m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 49m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 46m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited5h 4m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited11h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 49m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 46m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited5h 4m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited11h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 49m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 46m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited5h 4m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited11h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 49m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 46m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited5h 4m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited11h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 49m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 46m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited5h 4m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited11h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 49m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 46m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited5h 4m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Pontefract to Whitby? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 128 mi
  • Duration: 8h

What companies run services between Pontefract, England and Whitby, North Yorkshire, England?

You can take a train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Whitby via Leeds and Middlesbrough in around 5h 13m.

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