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Skegness to Pontefract trains

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The average train between Skegness and Pontefract takes 4h 12m and the fastest train takes 3h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Skegness 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.

4h 12m
Duration
137 mi
Distance
£63
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Skegness to Pontefract train times

Trains run hourly between Skegness and Pontefract. The earliest departure is at 7:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Skegness is at 8:47 PM which arrives into Pontefract at 5:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Grantham and take an average of 4h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 40m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 46m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited9h 12m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 58m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 46m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 47m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 58m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 46m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 47m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 58m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 46m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 47m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 58m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 46m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 47m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 58m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 46m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 47m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 58m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 46m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 45m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 47m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Skegness 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 Skegness to Pontefract.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 136.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 12m

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

You can take a train from Skegness to Pontefract Tanshelf via Grantham and Wakefield Westgate in around 3h 59m.

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