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.
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.


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3h 47m • 2 changesWant 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.
No, there is no direct train from Skegness to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Skegness station and arriving at Wakefield Westgate station via Grantham station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
Skegness to Pontefract train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Skegness station.
Skegness to Pontefract train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Wakefield Westgate station.
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The distance between Skegness and Pontefract is 125.1 km. The road distance is 153 km.
You can take a train from Skegness to Pontefract Tanshelf via Grantham and Wakefield Westgate in around 3h 59m.