The average train between Stockton-on-Tees and Pontefract takes 2h 57m and the fastest train takes 2h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Stockton-on-Tees 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 Stockton-on-Tees and Pontefract. The earliest departure is at 6:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stockton-on-Tees is at 10:31 PM which arrives into Pontefract at 6:00 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Stockton-on-Tees to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Stockton-on-Tees station and arriving at Pontefract station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
Stockton-on-Tees to Pontefract train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Eaglescliffe station.
Stockton-on-Tees to Pontefract train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Pontefract Tanshelf station.
Book your Stockton-on-Tees to Pontefract train tickets online with TransPennine Express and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Stockton-on-Tees and Pontefract is 97.6 km. The road distance is 142 km.
You can take a train from Eaglescliffe to Pontefract Tanshelf via Leeds in around 2h 34m.