Train Chesterfield to Pontefract from £20 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Chesterfield and Pontefract takes 2h 23m and the fastest train takes 1h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Chesterfield 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.

2h 23m
Duration: 48 mi
Distance: £20
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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1h 46m

£14–35

Chesterfield to Pontefract train times

Trains run hourly between Chesterfield and Pontefract. The earliest departure is at 7:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chesterfield is at 10:22 PM which arrives into Pontefract at 5:59 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, December 13, 2025

10:20 PM → 9:28 AM
Arrives next day
11h 7m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, December 14, 2025

11:05 AM → 12:58 PM
1h 52m • 1 change
1:05 PM → 2:58 PM
1h 53m • 1 change
3:00 PM → 4:58 PM
1h 58m • 1 change
4:59 PM → 6:58 PM
1h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, December 15, 2025

7:03 AM → 9:02 AM
1h 59m • 1 change
8:05 AM → 10:02 AM
1h 57m • 1 change
9:03 AM → 11:02 AM
1h 58m • 1 change
10:05 AM → 12:02 PM
1h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, December 16, 2025

7:03 AM → 9:02 AM
1h 59m • 1 change
8:05 AM → 10:02 AM
1h 57m • 1 change
9:03 AM → 11:02 AM
1h 58m • 1 change
10:05 AM → 12:02 PM
1h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, December 17, 2025

7:03 AM → 9:02 AM
1h 59m • 1 change
8:05 AM → 10:02 AM
1h 57m • 1 change
9:03 AM → 11:02 AM
1h 58m • 1 change
10:05 AM → 12:02 PM
1h 57m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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