The average train between South Elmsall and Pontefract takes 1h 38m and the fastest train takes 41 min. There is a train service every few hours from South Elmsall 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 South Elmsall and Pontefract. The earliest departure is at 7:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from South Elmsall is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Pontefract at 6:00 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from South Elmsall to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from South Elmsall station and arriving at Pontefract station via Wakefield Westgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 38m.
South Elmsall to Pontefract train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from South Elmsall station.
South Elmsall to Pontefract train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Pontefract Tanshelf station.
Book your South Elmsall to Pontefract train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between South Elmsall and Pontefract is 10.7 km. The road distance is 32 km.
You can take a train from South Elmsall to Pontefract Tanshelf via Wakefield Westgate in around 1h 21m.