The average bus between Chesterfield and Pontefract takes 4h 10m and the fastest bus takes 2h 49m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chesterfield 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 4 times a day between Chesterfield and Pontefract. The earliest departure is at 4:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Chesterfield is at 9:30 PM which arrives into Pontefract at 6:14 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Chesterfield to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Chesterfield station and arriving at Pontefract station via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
Chesterfield to Pontefract bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.
Chesterfield to Pontefract bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Stuart Road A station.
The distance between Chesterfield and Pontefract is 49.5 km. The road distance is 98 km.
You can take a bus from Coach Station to Stuart Road A via Leeds City Bus Station in around 2h 47m.