The average bus between York and Pontefract Castle takes 2h 29m and the fastest bus takes 2h 24m. The bus service runs several times per day from York to Pontefract Castle. 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 twice daily between York and Pontefract Castle. The earliest departure is at 7:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from York is at 9:12 PM which arrives into Pontefract Castle at 11:45 PM. All services require a transfer at Leeds Bus Station Entrance and take an average of 2h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
2h 32m • 1 change
2h 25m • 1 change
2h 34m • 1 change
2h 34m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct bus from York to Pontefract Castle. However, there are services departing from York station and arriving at Pontefract Castle station via Leeds Bus Station Entrance station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.
York to Pontefract Castle bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, depart from Blossom Street station.
York to Pontefract Castle bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, arrive at Pontefract Bus Station.
The distance between York and Pontefract Castle is 32.6 km. The road distance is 73 km.
You can take a bus from Blossom Street to Pontefract Castle via Leeds Bus Station Entrance, Leeds City Bus Station, and Pontefract Bus Station in around 2h 35m.
