The average bus between Leicester and Pontefract takes 5h 6m and the fastest bus takes 3h 54m. The bus service runs several times per day from Leicester 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 Leicester and Pontefract. The earliest departure is at 9:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Pontefract at 7:14 AM. All services require a transfer at M&S and take an average of 5h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 54m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Leicester 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 Leicester to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Stuart Road A station via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.
Leicester to Pontefract bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leicester station.
Leicester to Pontefract bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Stuart Road A station.
The distance between Leicester and Pontefract is 117.6 km. The road distance is 131 km.
You can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Stuart Road A via M&S, Leicester, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 4h 55m.