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The cheapest and fastest trains from Pontefract to Scarborough
Showing times and prices for 06 Nov
Cheapest price
£36
Average price
£36
Fastest journey
2 h 24 m
Average duration
2 h 31 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
88 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Pontefract to Scarborough is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Pontefract to Scarborough will cost around £36 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £36.
Fast trains
Of the 2 trains that leave Pontefract for Scarborough every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 88 km distance in an average of 2 h 31 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 24 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 38 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
09:212h38
Pontefract11:59Scarborough
£361One-way
0 changes
06:352h24
Pontefract08:59Scarborough
£371One-way
0 changes
06:352h24
Pontefract08:59Scarborough
£371One-way
0 changes
09:212h38
Pontefract11:59Scarborough
£361One-way
0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Pontefract to Scarborough
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Pontefract to Scarborough among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 59m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, and a train costs an average of £36.
Distance: 88 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£36 Average Price | £9 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 29m Average total duration Fastest 1h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 9m Average total duration 5h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Pontefract to Scarborough train times
Showing trains for tomorrow, Thursday 6 November
Last updated at 06:59
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:35 Pontefract | 2h24 | 08:59 Scarborough | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Pontefract to Scarborough
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Pontefract to Scarborough run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £36 but you can travel from only £9 by coach.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £9
Distance 88 km |
Average train duration 1h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price £36 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 24m |
First train 05:35 |
Last train 21:02 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £9
Train companies: Northern Rail (3) from Pontefract to Scarborough trainsNorthern Rail (3) trains will get you between Pontefract and Scarborough from £9. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Northern Rail (3)
About
Northern Trains is a publicly owned train operating company in the United Kingdom, headquartered in York. It runs local and commuter services across the north of England, connecting regions including the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire, and the Humber coastline. As part of the National Rail network, Northern operates under a coordinated fare and ticketing system alongside other UK train companies.Ticket types include Advance, Off-Peak, Anytime Day, single, return, and season tickets, with only one class option available: Standard. Onboard amenities may include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and refreshments on select services. Popular routes include connections between major northern cities such as Manchester, Liverpool, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 12m
Cheapest Price
£44
Northern Rail (3) frequency
12 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
See refund policy for ticket types
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on most services with drinks and snacks. Some stations have cafes and shops
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available but not mandatory. Free of charge when booking advance tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, passenger assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
FAQs: Pontefract to Scarborough train
FAQs: Travel by train from Pontefract to Scarborough easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Pontefract to Scarborough.
To get from Pontefract to Scarborough, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
Booking trains from Pontefract to Scarborough in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train distance from Pontefract to Scarborough is 88 km.
The cost of a train ticket from Pontefract to Scarborough can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £36, while the average price tends to be around £36.
The cheapest way to get from Pontefract to Scarborough is by coach, costing approximately £9.
The train journey from Pontefract to Scarborough covers a distance of 88 km and takes approximately 2h 24m. Trains run 6 per day.
The train station in Pontefract that goes to Scarborough is Pontefract Monkhill (PFM), and it arrives at Scarborough station (SCA).
The first train from Pontefract to Scarborough leaves at 5:35.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Pontefract to Scarborough.
The last train from Pontefract to Scarborough departs at 21:02.
Trains from Pontefract to Scarborough run approximately 6 times per day.
Yes, you can take the train from Pontefract to Scarborough.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Pontefract to Scarborough.
There is no night train service from Pontefract to Scarborough.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Pontefract and Scarborough
Pontefract
Scarborough
The major train station for departures in Pontefract is Pontefract Baghill. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Pontefract Baghill for your trip from Pontefract to Scarborough.
Pontefract Baghill
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, Station is unstaffed. There is a step free ramped subway to both platforms. So therefore no problems for disabled or wheelchair bound passengers to gain access onto the platforms. Step free access from car park to station entrance
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
Public transport options for Pontefract Baghill
- Onward travel information: None close by. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off on the Station Car Park adjacent to entrance in Station Lane.
- Metro: WYPTE 0113 245 7676
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B Station, Station is unstaffed. No step-free access to platform2, which is via stepped footbridge. There is level access from the station entrance to platform 1.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Pontefract Monkhill
- Onward travel information: None close by. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Mill Dam Lane outside the Railway Inn
- Metro: WYPTE 0113 245 7676
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, Station is unstaffed. However no access problems for disabled or wheelchair users as the access to the platforms is via the ramped footbridge.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Pontefract Tanshelf
- Onward travel information: There is a bus stop close to the station. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stops on Stuart Road by the HiQ Garage
- Metro: WYPTE 0113 245 7676
The major train station for arrivals in Scarborough is Scarborough. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Scarborough for your journey to Scarborough from Pontefract.
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDiningAccessibility
WC
Hotel
Ticket OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 20:00 Saturday 06:15 - 20:00 Sunday 08:30 - 20:00
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Level access is provided from the station entrance to all platforms. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance throughout the station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine is located within the Booking Hall.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 3. The toilets are located on Platform 3; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The toilets are located on Platform 3; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 3
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Scarborough
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick up /Drop off at the service bus stops on the main road outside of the station
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