Train from Doncaster to Pontefract: Tickets & Timetables

Previously seen journeys

Next departures from Doncaster to Pontefract on 14 December
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
NorthernTrain
Interchange, stand C7
South ElmsallNo tags
NorthernTrain
Interchange, stand C7
FitzwilliamNo tags
NorthernTrain
Interchange, stand C7
South ElmsallNo tags
NorthernTrain
Interchange, stand C7
FitzwilliamNo tags
NorthernTrain
Interchange, stand C7
South ElmsallNo tags

Get from Doncaster to Pontefract

This route is served by train only

The journey takes about 13 minutes, and with fares starting at just £6, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

20train per day
13mAverage duration
8 milesDistance
0kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Doncaster to Pontefract by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

  1. How much does a train ticket cost from Doncaster to Pontefract?

    The cheapest train tickets from Doncaster to Pontefract start from £6. The average price for this train route is around £6. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train journey from Doncaster to Pontefract?

    The average train journey time from Doncaster to Pontefract is 13m, covering a distance of 8 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 12m and is operated by Northern.

  3. Which train operators serve the Doncaster to Pontefract route?

    Several major train operators run on this route with 20 trains available per day, including services from Northern, Grand Central.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Doncaster to Pontefract?

    The earliest train from Doncaster to Pontefract departs at 07:26. And the latest train departs at 20:26.

  5. Which is the best train operator from Doncaster to Pontefract?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Grand Central, with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews.

  6. Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Doncaster to Pontefract?

    According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Grand Central has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.

  7. Which train operator has the most punctual service from Doncaster to Pontefract?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Grand Central, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

  8. Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Doncaster to Pontefract?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Northern, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

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