BY RAIL
Mainline stations are Leeds, Wakfield and York, with local services to the Pontefract Racecourse.

There are 3 stations in Pontefract.

Pontefract Tanshelf is opposite Pontefract Park and is a 5 minute walk from the Racecourse.

Pontefract Baghill and Pontefract Monkhill are located in the centre of Pontefract. They are 5 minutes away from the Pontefract Racecourse by taxi.

Glasshoughton Station is approximately 2 miles away from the course at the Junction 32 Retail Park and the Xscape complex.

Follow the signs for Pontefract Town Centre from the motorway and the Racecourse entrance is the fourth exit off the first roundabout.