The average bus between Chesterfield and Pontefract takes 3h 46m and the fastest bus takes 2h 40m. 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 every 3 hours between Chesterfield and Pontefract. The earliest departure is at 7:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chesterfield is at 10:54 PM which arrives into Pontefract at 9:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Pond Street/FS5 and take an average of 3h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Chesterfield 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 Chesterfield to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Chesterfield station and arriving at Pontefract station via Pond Street/FS5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
Chesterfield to Pontefract bus services, operated by Stagecoach Yorkshire, depart from Donkey Derby station.
Chesterfield to Pontefract bus services, operated by Stagecoach Yorkshire, arrive at Stuart Road A station.
The distance between Chesterfield and Pontefract is 49.5 km. The road distance is 101 km.
You can take a bus from Donkey Derby to Stuart Road A via Pond Street/FS5, Sheffield Interchange/E2, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 3h 40m.