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Carlisle to Pontefract buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Carlisle and Pontefract takes 4h 57m and the fastest bus takes 4h 19m. There is at least one bus per day from Carlisle 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 57m
Duration
128 mi
Distance
£18
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Carlisle to Pontefract bus times

Buses run once daily between Carlisle and Pontefract. The service departs Carlisle at 1:55 AM at night, which arrives into Pontefract at 06:14:00. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    FlixBusArriva UK4h 19m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    FlixBusArriva UK4h 19m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    FlixBusArriva UK4h 19m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    FlixBusArriva UK4h 19m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    FlixBusArriva UK5h 19m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    FlixBusArriva UK7h 49m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    FlixBusArriva UK4h 19m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Carlisle to Pontefract.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 127.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 57m

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

You can take a bus from Halston Hotel to Stuart Road A via Leeds City Bus Station in around 4h 5m.

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