The average bus between Sheffield and Pontefract takes 2h 34m and the fastest bus takes 2h 9m. The bus service runs several times per day from Sheffield 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 every 3 hours between Sheffield and Pontefract. The earliest departure is at 2:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Sheffield is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Pontefract at 10:44 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Sheffield to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Sheffield station and arriving at Pontefract station via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
Sheffield to Pontefract bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sheffield Interchange/E2 station.
Sheffield to Pontefract bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Stuart Road A station.
The distance between Sheffield and Pontefract is 35.7 km. The road distance is 79 km.
You can take a bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Stuart Road A via Leeds City Bus Station in around 2h 12m.