The average bus between Pontefract and Wakefield takes 42 min and the fastest bus takes 34 min. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from Pontefract to Wakefield. 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 30 minutes between Pontefract and Wakefield. The earliest departure is at 5:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pontefract is at 10:05 PM which arrives into Wakefield at 10:39 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 42 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Pontefract station and arriving at Wakefield station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 42 min.
Pontefract to Wakefield bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Valley Gardens B station.
Pontefract to Wakefield bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Union Street J station.
The distance between Pontefract and Wakefield is 12.2 km. The road distance is 16 km.
Arriva UK operates a bus from Valley Gardens B to Union Street J every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £1–3 and the journey takes 36 min.
