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Bolton to Pontefract buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Bolton and Pontefract takes 4h 26m and the fastest bus takes 3h 36m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bolton 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.

4h 26m
Duration
72 mi
Distance
£11
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Line 37 bus, bus, line 141 bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Shiffnall Street to Piccadilly Gardensbus bus 37
  2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus 170 / ...
  3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Stuart Road Abus bus 141 / ...
4h 6m
£9–16

Bolton to Pontefract bus times

Buses run every 2 hours between Bolton and Pontefract. The earliest departure is at 5:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bolton is at 10:40 PM which arrives into Pontefract at 9:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Piccadilly Gardens and take an average of 4h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Bee NetworkNational ExpressArriva UK7h 34m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Bee NetworkNational ExpressArriva UK4h 10m • 2 changes

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    Bee NetworkNational ExpressArriva UK4h 6m • 2 changes

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    Bee NetworkNational ExpressArriva UK4h 14m • 2 changes

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    Bee NetworkNational ExpressArriva UK3h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Bee NetworkNational ExpressArriva UK4h 10m • 2 changes

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    Bee NetworkNational ExpressArriva UK4h 6m • 2 changes

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    Bee NetworkNational ExpressArriva UK4h 14m • 2 changes

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    Bee NetworkNational ExpressArriva UK3h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Bee NetworkNational ExpressArriva UK4h 10m • 2 changes

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    Bee NetworkNational ExpressArriva UK4h 2m • 2 changes

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    Bee NetworkNational ExpressArriva UK4h 2m • 2 changes

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    Bee NetworkNational ExpressArriva UK4h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Bee NetworkNational ExpressArriva UK4h • 2 changes

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    Bee NetworkNational ExpressArriva UK3h 45m • 2 changes

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    Bee NetworkNational ExpressArriva UK4h 1m • 2 changes

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    Bee NetworkNational ExpressArriva UK3h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Bee NetworkNational ExpressArriva UK3h 36m • 2 changes

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    Bee NetworkNational ExpressArriva UK4h 6m • 2 changes

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    Bee NetworkNational ExpressArriva UK3h 58m • 2 changes

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    Bee NetworkNational ExpressArriva UK3h 58m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bolton 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.

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  • Distance: 71.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 26m

What companies run services between Bolton, England and Pontefract, England?

You can take a bus from Shiffnall Street to Stuart Road A via Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 4h 6m.

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