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Croy to Pontefract Tanshelf by train

First train

06:55

Last train

09:55

Departure station

Croy

Arrival station

Pontefract Tanshelf

Journey time

From 5h 4m

Distance

190 miles (306 km)

Changes

2 changes

Train operators

CrossCountry, ScotRail

How to travel from Croy to Pontefract Tanshelf by train

Want to find out more about taking the train from Croy to Pontefract Tanshelf? Look no further.

You'll usually find 0 trains per day running between Croy and Pontefract Tanshelf, which usually take 5 hours 6 minutes to complete the 190 miles (306 km) journey. It can take as little as 5 hours 4 minutes on the fastest services though, if you want to get there as quickly as possible. Although there aren't any direct services on this line, it's still easy to travel to Pontefract Tanshelf by train, you'll just need to make 2 changes along the way. Both ScotRail and CrossCountry trains operate on this route, offering modern comfortable services with plenty of room for luggage as standard.

Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices – we'll show you how much you can save on train tickets from Croy to Pontefract Tanshelf if you book in advance. Travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard can also help you save.

Keen to book your train tickets to Pontefract Tanshelf? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train timetable with live train times above, and tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs further down the page.

Journey details

Want to know more about your journey from Croy to Pontefract Tanshelf? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

What's the fastest journey time between Croy and Pontefract Tanshelf by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Croy to Pontefract Tanshelf is 5 hours and 4 minutes.

Is there a direct train from Croy to Pontefract Tanshelf?

No, there are no direct train services from Croy to Pontefract Tanshelf. Travelling from Croy to Pontefract Tanshelf by train will require a minimum of 2 changes.

What time does the first train from Croy to Pontefract Tanshelf leave?

The first train from Croy to Pontefract Tanshelf leaves at 06:55. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

What time does the last train from Croy to Pontefract Tanshelf leave?

The last train from Croy to Pontefract Tanshelf leaves at 09:55. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.

What's the distance between Croy and Pontefract Tanshelf by train?

Trains travelling from Croy to Pontefract Tanshelf cover a distance of around 190 miles (306 km) during the journey.

Cheap train tickets from Croy to Pontefract Tanshelf

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† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

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