The average bus between Coventry and Pontefract takes 5h 16m and the fastest bus takes 4h 12m. The bus service runs several times per day from Coventry 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 Coventry and Pontefract. The earliest departure is at 6:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Coventry is at 8:17 PM which arrives into Pontefract at 6:14 AM. All services require a transfer at M&S and take an average of 5h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Coventry 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 Coventry to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Coventry station and arriving at Pontefract station via M&S. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
Coventry to Pontefract bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Pool Meadow Bus Station.
Coventry to Pontefract bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Valley Gardens A station.
The distance between Coventry and Pontefract is 143.5 km. The road distance is 202 km.
You can take a bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Valley Gardens A via M&S, Asda, Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Meadowhall, Barnsley, and Barnsley Interchange/A12 in around 4h 48m.