The average bus between Oldham and Pontefract takes 3h 35m and the fastest bus takes 3h 1m. There is a bus service every few hours from Oldham 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 2 hours between Oldham and Pontefract. The earliest departure is at 4:16 AM at night, and the last departure from Oldham is at 11:31 PM which arrives into Pontefract at 7:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Piccadilly Gardens and take an average of 3h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Oldham 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 Oldham to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Oldham station and arriving at Pontefract station via Piccadilly Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
Oldham to Pontefract bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from John Street station.
Oldham to Pontefract bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Stuart Road A station.
The distance between Oldham and Pontefract is 55.7 km. The road distance is 105 km.
You can take a bus from John Street to Stuart Road A via Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 4h 6m.