The average bus between Rushden and Pontefract takes 9h 17m and the fastest bus takes 6h 26m. There is at least one bus per day from Rushden 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 once daily between Rushden and Pontefract. The earliest departure is at 6:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rushden is at 8:10 PM which arrives into Pontefract at 12:44 PM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 9h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



6h 28m • 3 changes



6h 26m • 3 changes



6h 54m • 3 changes



6h 29m • 3 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Rushden to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Rushden station and arriving at Pontefract station via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 17m.
Rushden to Pontefract bus services, operated by Stagecoach Midlands, depart from Milton Keynes Coachway station.
Rushden to Pontefract bus services, operated by Stagecoach Midlands, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.
The distance between Rushden and Pontefract is 163 km. The road distance is 314 km.
National Express operates a bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station hourly. Tickets cost £29–70 and the journey takes 4h 30m.