The average bus between Edinburgh and Pontefract takes 7h 14m and the fastest bus takes 6h 34m. The bus service runs several times per day from Edinburgh 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 twice daily between Edinburgh and Pontefract. The earliest departure is at 8:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Pontefract at 9:44 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Pontefract station via Leeds City Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.
Edinburgh to Pontefract bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.
Edinburgh to Pontefract bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.
The distance between Edinburgh and Pontefract is 278.8 km. The road distance is 344 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £19–35 and the journey takes 4h 40m.