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Scunthorpe to Pontefract trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Scunthorpe and Pontefract takes 2h 20m and the fastest train takes 1h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Scunthorpe 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 20m
Duration
52 mi
Distance
£24
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Scunthorpe to Doncastertrain train
  2. Take the train from Doncaster to Wakefield Westgatetrain train
  3. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Pontefract Tanshelftrain train
2h 5m
£17–39

Scunthorpe to Pontefract train times

Trains run hourly between Scunthorpe and Pontefract. The earliest departure is at 7:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Scunthorpe is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Pontefract at 5:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Doncaster and take an average of 2h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Map of how to get from Scunthorpe to Pontefract.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 51.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 20m

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

You can take a train from Scunthorpe to Pontefract Tanshelf via Doncaster and Wakefield Westgate in around 2h 5m.

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