The average bus between Wigan and Pontefract takes 5h 24m and the fastest bus takes 4h 10m. The bus service runs several times per day from Wigan 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 Wigan and Pontefract. The earliest departure is at 12:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Wigan is at 10:14 PM which arrives into Pontefract at 6:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Bag Lane and take an average of 5h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Wigan 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 Wigan to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Wigan station and arriving at Pontefract station via St Peter's Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.
Wigan to Pontefract bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Market Street station.
Wigan to Pontefract bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Stuart Road A station.
The distance between Wigan and Pontefract is 88.9 km. The road distance is 128 km.
You can take a bus from Wigan Wallgate Rail Station to Stuart Road A via Bag Lane, Market Street, St Peter's Square, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 4h 24m.