The average bus between Whitby and Pontefract takes 5h 12m and the fastest bus takes 4h 58m. The bus service runs several times per day from Whitby 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 3 times a day between Whitby and Pontefract. The earliest departure is at 11:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Whitby is at 5:36 PM which arrives into Pontefract at 10:44 PM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station Stand 2 and take an average of 5h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Whitby 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 Whitby to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Whitby station and arriving at Pontefract station via Bus Station Stand 2 station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.
Whitby to Pontefract bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, depart from Bus Stn Stand 4 station.
Whitby to Pontefract bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, arrive at Stuart Road A station.
The distance between Whitby and Pontefract is 99.5 km. The road distance is 162 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Stn Stand 4 to Stuart Road A via Bus Station Stand 2, Leeds Bus Station Entrance, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 4h 57m.