 The East Coast Main Line (that connects Edinburgh to London) passes Hensall just a quarter of a mile east of the village, though the nearest stations to Hensall on that line are at Doncaster, which is sixteen miles south of the village, and York, twenty one miles to the north.By bus Hensall has a limited service, operated by Arriva Yorkshire.There are a number of bus stops placed in the village along a route that goes from Selby to Wakefield, and back, between Monday and Saturday.