The average bus between Heathrow and Pontefract takes 8h 50m and the fastest bus takes 6h 9m. The bus service runs several times per day from Heathrow 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 5 times a day between Heathrow and Pontefract. The earliest departure is at 12:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Heathrow is at 5:30 PM which arrives into Pontefract at 6:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Milton Keynes Coachway and take an average of 8h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


12h 14m • 2 changes

6h 44m • 2 changes

6h 24m • 2 changes

7h 4m • 2 changes

11h 59m • 2 changes

6h 44m • 2 changes

6h 49m • 2 changes

8h 4m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Heathrow 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 Heathrow to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Heathrow station and arriving at Pontefract station via Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.
Heathrow to Pontefract bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Heathrow to Pontefract bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.
The distance between Heathrow and Pontefract is 254 km. The road distance is 359 km.
You can take a bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Stuart Road A via Milton Keynes Coachway and Leeds City Bus Station in around 8h 25m.