Trains from Pontefract Tanshelf
to Foxton
From £21.00
Pontefract Tanshelf to Foxtonby train on average takes 3 hrs 13 mins
Pontefract Tanshelf to Foxton one way only
Cheapest Advance Single
from £21.00
* Cheapest Advanced Single available when booked 9 weeks in advance
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- Trains depart every 57 minutes
- First train leaves Pontefract Tanshelf at 05:59
- Last train leaves Pontefract Tanshelf at 19:47
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Pontefract Tanshelf to Foxton train times
| Last updated: 16:16:09
| Departs | Arrives | Train | Duration | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
16:47 Pontefract Tanshelf On Time | 20:05 Foxton On Time | Super Off-Peak Single, Northern | 3h 18m, 4 changes | ||
16:47 Pontefract Tanshelf On Time | 20:35 Foxton On Time | Super Off-Peak Single, Northern | 3h 48m, 3 changes | ||
17:47 Pontefract Tanshelf On Time | 20:42 Foxton On Time | Super Off-Peak Single, Northern | 2h 55m, 2 changes | ||
18:47 Pontefract Tanshelf On Time | 21:42 Foxton On Time | Super Off-Peak Single, Northern | 2h 55m, 2 changes | ||
19:47 Pontefract Tanshelf On Time | 23:42 Foxton On Time | Super Off-Peak Single, Northern | 3h 55m, 2 changes |
Pontefract Tanshelf facilities
- Ticket office
- Ticket OfficeYes
- Prepurchase CollectionYes
- Ticket MachineYes
- Smartcard IssuedNo
- Smartcard TopupYes
- Smartcard ValidatorYes
- Smartcard Comments
More information at www.northernrailway.co.uk/smart
- Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for Northern
- Facilities
- Car ParkYes
- Seated AreaNo
- Waiting RoomNo
There are no waiting rooms provided at the station. Shelters are provided on both platforms.
- Refreshment FacilitiesNo
- ToiletsNo
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Baby ChangeNo
- TelephonesNo
- Wi Fi
- Rail replacement locations
Bus stops on Stuart Road by the HiQ Garage.
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- CCTVYes
- Toilets
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Staffing and customer services
- Staffing Levelunstaffed
- Lost propertyYes
- Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/08002006060 - Open
Open 0700-2200 7 days per week
- Information Available From StaffIf the station is unstaffed, please contact the customer relations team or onboard staff
- Information Services Open
Information available 24/7 through the customer experience centre 0800 200 6060
- Passenger Information SystemsAnnouncements
- Customer Help PointsNo
- Ticket gatesNo
- Parking
- Contact Details
Email Address: enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/0800 200 6060 - Operator NameNorthern
- NameStation Car Park
- Spaces22
- ChargesFree
- Number Accessible Spaces0
- Accessible Car Park EquipmentYes
- CctvNo
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces8
- ShelteredNo
- CctvYes
- Location
Within the car park
- TypeStands
- Accessibility
- Helpline
0800 138 5560 text relay 18001 0800 138 5560
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ - Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
- Staff Help AvailableNo
- Induction LoopYes
- Accessible Ticket MachinesNo
- Ramp For Train AccessYes
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Step Free Access
- 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.
To find our more about travelling around this station, please see the 360 map click here
- Ticket GatesNo
- Impaired Mobility Set DownNo
No designated area is provided. The station front may be used for set down purposes.
Foxton facilities
- Ticket office
- Ticket OfficeNo
- Prepurchase CollectionYes
- Ticket MachineYes
- Oyster Comments
Oyster cannot be used at this station.
- Smartcard IssuedNo
- Smartcard ValidatorYes
- Smartcard Comments
For more information on using the Key smartcard, please visit the Key smartcard webpage on the Great Northern website.
- Penalty Fares
- Facilities
- Car ParkNo
- Seated AreaYes
Unheated waiting shelters are available on the platforms, but are not accessible.
- Waiting RoomNo
- Refreshment FacilitiesNo
- ToiletsNo
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Baby ChangeNo
- TelephonesNo
- Wi FiNo
There is no WIFI at this station. However, WIFI is available onboard trains which serve this station. More information about onboard WIFI can be found on the Great Northern website.
- Rail replacement locationshttps://assets.nationalrail.co.uk/e8xgegruud3g/7Ljn1mHvm0A5yXkK3mOvpX/a7a640a892867a9921ab23228fb542bc/2025-01_CI_GN_RRB_FXN_DR.pdf
- CCTVYes
- Toilets
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Staffing and customer services
- Staffing Levelunstaffed
- Lost propertyYes
- Annotation
If you have lost something at a Great Northern station or onboard a Great Northern train, please visit the Great Northern website and use the webform to register your lost item.
Some Great Northern trains serve stations which are managed by other train operators (see below). You should consider logging your lost item with them, just in case it's been handed in at one of their stations.
If you have found an item of lost property, please hand it in to a member of staff.
- Information Available From StaffYes - from help point
- Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Announcements - Customer Help PointsYes
The Assistance Meeting Point is by the Help Point.
- Ticket gatesNo
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces0
- ShelteredNo
- CctvYes
- Location
Located near the station entrance on platform 1 side.
Cycles are left at owners risk. Abandoned cycles may be removed.
- TypeStands
- Accessibility
- Helpline
For help with planning your journey or to book assistance, please contact our assisted travel helpline to discuss your requirements on:
- Phone - 0800 058 2844
- Textphone - 0800 138 1018
https://www.greatnorthernrail.com/travel-information/travel-help/assisted-travel/book-assistance-for-your-journey - Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
- Staff Help Available
Our Mobile Assistance Team is available to help you to complete your journey from this station if it is unstaffed.
If you have not booked assistance and require help boarding at this station, then on arrival please contact this team by either:
- pressing the 'emergency & assisted travel' Help Point button
- calling us on the freephone number 0808 168 1238 - Please note this is for immediate assistance only
- texting us on 07970 511077
We will then arrange for our Mobile Assistance Team to reach you in good time before your train is scheduled to depart.
Whether you pre-book your assistance or prefer more flexibility, we recommend arriving 20 minutes before your train is scheduled to depart.
- Staff help available opening hours
- Induction LoopYes
- Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
All Great Northern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts.
Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be. Please check the station map or the 'step free access' section before making your way to the station.
- Ramp For Train AccessYes
A staff-operated ramp is required for step-free access between train and platform at this station. A Mobile Assistance team covers this station.
You can arrange assistance by:
- Pressing the "emergency & assisted travel" button on a station Help Point
- Calling our freephone number: 0808 168 1238 - Please note this is for immediate assistance only
- Texting us on 07970 511077
- Accessible TaxisNo
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Step Free Access
This is a Category B2 station: Step free access to both platforms via short ramps interchange between platforms via the level crossing.
The Assistance Meeting Point is by the Help Point.
- Ticket GatesNo
- Impaired Mobility Set DownYes
- Wheelchairs AvailableNo
