The average bus between Pontefract and Preston takes 8h 20m and the fastest bus takes 5h 44m. The bus service runs several times per day from Pontefract to Preston. 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 Pontefract and Preston. The earliest departure is at 5:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pontefract is at 9:51 PM which arrives into Preston at 2:44 PM. All services require a transfer at Leeds City Bus Station and take an average of 8h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Pontefract to Preston? 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 Preston. However, there are services departing from Pontefract station and arriving at Preston station via Leeds City Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.
Pontefract to Preston bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Stuart Road B station.
Pontefract to Preston bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Arrival Stand station.
The distance between Pontefract and Preston is 91.9 km. The road distance is 132 km.
You can take a bus from Stuart Road B to Arrival Stand via Leeds City Bus Station, Halifax Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 6h 5m.