The average bus between York and Pontefract Castle takes 2h 44m and the fastest bus takes 2h 23m. There is an hourly bus service 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 hourly between York and Pontefract Castle. The earliest departure is at 5:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from York is at 10:05 PM which arrives into Pontefract Castle at 6:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds Bus Station Entrance and take an average of 2h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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2h 43m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from York to Pontefract Castle? 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 York to Pontefract Castle. However, there are services departing from Low Ousegate station and arriving at Pontefract Bus Station via Leeds Bus Station Entrance. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.
York to Pontefract Castle bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, depart from Low Ousegate station.
York to Pontefract Castle bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Pontefract Bus Station.
The distance between York and Pontefract Castle is 32.6 km. The road distance is 40 km.
You can take a bus from Low Ousegate to Pontefract Castle via Leeds Bus Station Entrance, Leeds City Bus Station, and Pontefract Bus Station in around 2h 35m.