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Trains from Colchester Town (CET) to Pontefract Tanshelf (POT)

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24

train journeys
per day

155

miles (250 kms)

4hrs 27 mins

fastest journey

06:12 / 23:07

first / last train

0

direct trains (3 or 4 changes)

4

operators run

4

routes

Trains from Colchester Town (CET) to Pontefract Tanshelf (POT)

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On a typical weekday there are 24 scheduled rail journeys between Colchester Town and Pontefract Tanshelf , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 24 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Colchester Town to Pontefract Tanshelf is approximately 155 miles (250 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 5hrs 30 mins.

Northern Rail, Abellio Greater Anglia, London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central are the main train operating companies running services between Colchester Town and Pontefract Tanshelf.

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Colchester Town to Pontefract Tanshelf. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 27 mins.

Journeys from Colchester Town to Pontefract Tanshelf Today

  • Mon 3rd Jun
    06:12
    4 hrs 50 mins 3 changes
    11:02
    Colchester Town
    Pontefract Tanshelf
    Colchester Town to Pontefract Tanshelf
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    07:13
    4 hrs 49 mins 4 changes
    12:02
    Colchester Town
    Pontefract Tanshelf
    Colchester Town to Pontefract Tanshelf
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    08:19
    4 hrs 43 mins 4 changes
    13:02
    Colchester Town
    Pontefract Tanshelf
    Colchester Town to Pontefract Tanshelf
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    09:35
    4 hrs 28 mins 3 changes - overtaken train
    14:03
    Colchester Town
    Pontefract Tanshelf
    Colchester Town to Pontefract Tanshelf
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    09:44
    4 hrs 19 mins 4 changes
    14:03
    Colchester Town
    Pontefract Tanshelf
    Colchester Town to Pontefract Tanshelf
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    10:35
    4 hrs 27 mins 3 changes - overtaken train
    15:02
    Colchester Town
    Pontefract Tanshelf
    Colchester Town to Pontefract Tanshelf
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    10:44
    4 hrs 18 mins 4 changes
    15:02
    Colchester Town
    Pontefract Tanshelf
    Colchester Town to Pontefract Tanshelf
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    11:35
    4 hrs 27 mins 3 changes - overtaken train
    16:02
    Colchester Town
    Pontefract Tanshelf
    Colchester Town to Pontefract Tanshelf
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    11:44
    4 hrs 18 mins 4 changes
    16:02
    Colchester Town
    Pontefract Tanshelf
    Colchester Town to Pontefract Tanshelf
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    12:35
    4 hrs 27 mins 3 changes - overtaken train
    17:02
    Colchester Town
    Pontefract Tanshelf
    Colchester Town to Pontefract Tanshelf
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    12:44
    4 hrs 18 mins 4 changes
    17:02
    Colchester Town
    Pontefract Tanshelf
    Colchester Town to Pontefract Tanshelf
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    13:00
    4 hrs 47 mins 4 changes
    17:47
    Colchester Town
    Pontefract Tanshelf
    Colchester Town to Pontefract Tanshelf
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    13:35
    4 hrs 27 mins 3 changes - overtaken train
    18:02
    Colchester Town
    Pontefract Tanshelf
    Colchester Town to Pontefract Tanshelf
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    13:44
    4 hrs 18 mins 4 changes
    18:02
    Colchester Town
    Pontefract Tanshelf
    Colchester Town to Pontefract Tanshelf
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    14:35
    4 hrs 27 mins 3 changes
    19:02
    Colchester Town
    Pontefract Tanshelf
    Colchester Town to Pontefract Tanshelf
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    15:35
    4 hrs 27 mins 3 changes - overtaken train
    20:02
    Colchester Town
    Pontefract Tanshelf
    Colchester Town to Pontefract Tanshelf
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    15:44
    4 hrs 18 mins 4 changes
    20:02
    Colchester Town
    Pontefract Tanshelf
    Colchester Town to Pontefract Tanshelf
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    16:00
    5 hrs 2 mins 4 changes
    21:02
    Colchester Town
    Pontefract Tanshelf
    Colchester Town to Pontefract Tanshelf
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    17:44
    4 hrs 18 mins 4 changes
    22:02
    Colchester Town
    Pontefract Tanshelf
    Colchester Town to Pontefract Tanshelf
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    18:35
    4 hrs 52 mins 3 changes
    23:27
    Colchester Town
    Pontefract Tanshelf
    Colchester Town to Pontefract Tanshelf

About Colchester Town Station

Station name Colchester Town (CET)
Address Colchester Town station, St. Botolphs Circus, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7EF
Managed by LE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:10 - 20:15
Saturday 07:00 - 18:45
Sunday Closed
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Unavailable

About Pontefract Tanshelf Station

Station name Pontefract Tanshelf (POT)
Address Pontefract Tanshelf station, Park Road, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 4QA
Managed by NT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office No

Other Facilities

Toilets Unavailable
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Colchester Town and Pontefract Tanshelf

The travel time between Colchester Town and Pontefract Tanshelf by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 5hrs 30 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 27 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Colchester Town and Pontefract Tanshelf vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 24 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:12, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:07.

First class tickets on trains between Colchester Town and Pontefract Tanshelf typically offer more space, complimentary food and drink, and other amenities compared to standard class.

Amenities on trains between Colchester Town and Pontefract Tanshelf can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Colchester Town & Pontefract Tanshelf. owever, there are 24 possible journeys which require a change.

Northern Rail, Abellio Greater Anglia, London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central are the main train operating companies running services between Colchester Town and Pontefract Tanshelf.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Colchester Town and Pontefract Tanshelf, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.