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Retford to Pontefract trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Retford and Pontefract takes 2h 4m and the fastest train takes 1h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Retford to Pontefract. 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 4m
Duration
46 mi
Distance
£18
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Retford to Doncastertrain train
  2. Take the train from Doncaster to Wakefield Westgatetrain train
  3. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Pontefract Tanshelftrain train
1h 48m
£11–27

Retford to Pontefract train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Retford and Pontefract. The earliest departure is at 7:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Retford is at 11:04 PM which arrives into Pontefract at 5:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Doncaster and take an average of 2h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited1h 31m • 2 changes

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    Hull TrainsLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited1h 14m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited1h 50m • 2 changes

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    Hull TrainsLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited1h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited1h 31m • 2 changes

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    Hull TrainsLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited1h 14m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited1h 50m • 2 changes

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    Hull TrainsLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited1h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited1h 31m • 2 changes

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    Hull TrainsLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited1h 14m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited1h 50m • 2 changes

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    Hull TrainsLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited1h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited1h 31m • 2 changes

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    Hull TrainsLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited1h 14m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited1h 50m • 2 changes

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    Hull TrainsLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited1h 14m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Retford to Pontefract.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 46 mi
  • Duration: 2h 4m

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

You can take a train from Retford to Pontefract Tanshelf via Doncaster and Wakefield Westgate in around 1h 48m.

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