The average bus between Blackpool and Pontefract takes 5h 25m and the fastest bus takes 3h 49m. The bus service runs several times per day from Blackpool to Pontefract. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 5 times a day between Blackpool and Pontefract. The earliest departure is at 8:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Blackpool is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Pontefract at 6:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Central Coach Station and take an average of 5h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Blackpool to Pontefract? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Blackpool to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Blackpool station and arriving at Pontefract station via Manchester Central Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
Blackpool to Pontefract bus services, operated by National Express, depart from National Express Coach Facility station.
Blackpool to Pontefract bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Stuart Road A station.
The distance between Blackpool and Pontefract is 115.1 km. The road distance is 173 km.
You can take a bus from National Express Coach Facility to Stuart Road A via Manchester Central Coach Station and Leeds City Bus Station in around 4h 8m.