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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
£21
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited1h 54m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited1h 54m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited1h 54m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited1h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited1h 58m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited1h 54m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited1h 54m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited1h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited1h 58m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited1h 54m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited1h 54m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited1h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited1h 49m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited1h 51m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited1h 50m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited1h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited1h 58m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited1h 54m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited1h 54m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited1h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited1h 58m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited1h 54m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited1h 54m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited1h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited1h 58m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited1h 54m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited1h 54m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited1h 54m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Scunthorpe to Pontefract? 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.

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 3m.

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