Sheffield to Pontefract Racecourse Trains

Sheffield to Pontefract Racecourse trains

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The average train between Sheffield and Pontefract Racecourse takes 1h 39m and the fastest train takes 1h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Sheffield to Pontefract Racecourse. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 39m
Duration: 37 mi
Distance: £22
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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1h 49m

£14–28

Sheffield to Pontefract Racecourse train times

Trains run hourly between Sheffield and Pontefract Racecourse. The earliest departure is at 7:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sheffield is at 11:15 PM which arrives into Pontefract Racecourse at 5:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Wakefield Westgate and take an average of 1h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

1:42 PM → 3:03 PM
1h 21m • 1 change
2:52 PM → 4:03 PM
1h 11m • 1 change
3:51 PM → 5:03 PM
1h 12m • 1 change
4:52 PM → 6:03 PM
1h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

7:49 AM → 9:03 AM
1h 14m • 1 change
8:52 AM → 10:03 AM
1h 11m • 1 change
9:52 AM → 11:03 AM
1h 11m • 1 change
10:52 AM → 12:03 PM
1h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

7:49 AM → 9:03 AM
1h 14m • 1 change
8:52 AM → 10:03 AM
1h 11m • 1 change
9:52 AM → 11:03 AM
1h 11m • 1 change
10:52 AM → 12:03 PM
1h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

7:49 AM → 9:03 AM
1h 14m • 1 change
8:52 AM → 10:03 AM
1h 11m • 1 change
9:52 AM → 11:03 AM
1h 11m • 1 change
10:52 AM → 12:03 PM
1h 11m • 1 change
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