Bus Pontefract to Manchester from £12 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average bus between Pontefract and Manchester takes 2h 39m and the fastest bus takes 2h 24m. The bus service runs several times per day from Pontefract to Manchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 39m
Duration: 59 mi
Distance: £12
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Line 140 bus, bus

best

Take the bus from Stuart Road B to Leeds City Bus Stationbus 140 / ...
Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 170 / ...

2h 48m

£10–22

Pontefract to Manchester bus times

Buses run every 2 hours between Pontefract and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 5:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pontefract is at 9:51 PM which arrives into Manchester at 12:30 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

12:36 PM → 3:10 PM
2h 34m • 1 change
2:21 PM → 5:05 PM
2h 44m • 1 change
4:21 PM → 7:00 PM
2h 39m • 1 change
5:51 PM → 8:55 PM
3h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

6:21 AM → 9:25 AM
3h 4m • 1 change
8:51 AM → 11:20 AM
2h 29m • 1 change
10:36 AM → 1:15 PM
2h 39m • 1 change
12:36 PM → 3:10 PM
2h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

6:21 AM → 9:25 AM
3h 4m • 1 change
8:51 AM → 11:20 AM
2h 29m • 1 change
10:36 AM → 1:15 PM
2h 39m • 1 change
12:36 PM → 3:10 PM
2h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

5:51 AM → 8:50 AM
2h 59m • 1 change
8:36 AM → 11:05 AM
2h 29m • 1 change
10:51 AM → 1:30 PM
2h 39m • 1 change
1:06 PM → 3:35 PM
2h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

6:21 AM → 8:50 AM
2h 29m • 1 change
7:21 AM → 10:00 AM
2h 39m • 1 change
8:36 AM → 11:05 AM
2h 29m • 1 change
9:36 AM → 12:15 PM
2h 39m • 1 change
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