The average bus between Leicester and Pontefract takes 4h 42m and the fastest bus takes 3h 49m. There is a bus service every few hours 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 2 hours between Leicester and Pontefract. The earliest departure is at 12:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Leicester is at 9:10 PM which arrives into Pontefract at 6:14 AM. All services require a transfer at M&S and take an average of 4h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want 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 Pontefract station via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
Leicester to Pontefract bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Leicester station.
Leicester to Pontefract bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Stuart Road A station.
Book your Leicester to Pontefract bus tickets online with Arriva UK, FlixBus and First Leicester.
The distance between Leicester and Pontefract is 117.6 km. The road distance is 190 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 43m.