The average bus between Bolton and Pontefract takes 4h 6m and the fastest bus takes 3h 26m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bolton 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 every 4 hours between Bolton and Pontefract. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bolton is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Pontefract at 9:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and take an average of 4h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Bolton 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 Bolton to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Bolton station and arriving at Pontefract station via Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
Bolton to Pontefract bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Bolton Interchange station.
Bolton to Pontefract bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Stuart Road A station.
The distance between Bolton and Pontefract is 74.8 km. The road distance is 112 km.
You can take a bus from Bolton Interchange to Stuart Road A via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Leeds City Bus Station in around 4h 43m.