The average bus between Thorne and Pontefract takes 4h 39m and the fastest bus takes 3h 44m. There is a bus service every few hours from Thorne 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 hourly between Thorne and Pontefract. The earliest departure is at 5:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Thorne is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Pontefract at 11:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B2 and take an average of 4h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Thorne to Pontefract? 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 Thorne to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Thorne station and arriving at Pontefract station via Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
Thorne to Pontefract bus services, operated by First South Yorkshire, depart from South Parade/Plantation Road station.
Thorne to Pontefract bus services, operated by First South Yorkshire, arrive at Valley Gardens A station.
Book your Thorne to Pontefract bus tickets online with First South Yorkshire and Stagecoach Yorkshire.
The distance between Thorne and Pontefract is 24.7 km. The road distance is 97 km.
You can take a bus from South Parade/Plantation Road to Valley Gardens A via Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B2, Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/A12, and Barnsley Interchange/A12 in around 4h 26m.