The average bus between Pontefract and Bolton takes 4h 25m and the fastest bus takes 3h 31m. The bus service runs several times per day from Pontefract to Bolton. 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 Pontefract and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 6:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pontefract is at 9:51 PM which arrives into Bolton at 6:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and take an average of 4h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Pontefract to Bolton? 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 Pontefract to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Pontefract station and arriving at Bolton station via Leeds City Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
Pontefract to Bolton bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Stuart Road B station.
Pontefract to Bolton bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Shiffnall Street station.
Book your Pontefract to Bolton bus tickets online with Arriva UK, National Express and Bee Network.
The distance between Pontefract and Bolton is 74.8 km. The road distance is 115 km.
You can take a bus from Stuart Road B to Shiffnall Street via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, and St Peter's Square in around 4h 3m.