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Leicester to Pontefract buses

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Trip Overview

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.

5h 6m
Duration
118 mi
Distance
£17
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Leicester to Pontefract bus times

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.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Arriva UKFlixBusArriva UK4h 4m • 2 changes
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    First LeicesterFlixBusArriva UK4h 14m • 2 changes
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    Arriva UKFlixBusArriva UK4h 4m • 2 changes
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    First LeicesterFlixBusArriva UK3h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Arriva UKFlixBusArriva UK4h 4m • 2 changes
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    First LeicesterFlixBusArriva UK4h 14m • 2 changes
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    Arriva UKFlixBusArriva UK4h 4m • 2 changes
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    First LeicesterFlixBusArriva UK3h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Arriva UKFlixBusArriva UK4h 4m • 2 changes
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    First LeicesterFlixBusArriva UK4h 14m • 2 changes
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    Arriva UKFlixBusArriva UK4h 4m • 2 changes
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    First LeicesterFlixBusArriva UK3h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Arriva UKFlixBusArriva UK3h 59m • 2 changes
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    Arriva UKFlixBusArriva UK4h 14m • 2 changes
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    FlixBusFlixBusArriva UK4h 4m • 2 changes
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    Arriva UKFlixBusArriva UK3h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Arriva UKFlixBusArriva UK4h 29m • 2 changes
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    Arriva UKFlixBusArriva UK4h 29m • 2 changes
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    Arriva UKFlixBusArriva UK3h 59m • 2 changes
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    FlixBusFlixBusArriva UK4h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Arriva UKFlixBusArriva UK4h 4m • 2 changes
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    First LeicesterFlixBusArriva UK4h 14m • 2 changes
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    Arriva UKFlixBusArriva UK4h 4m • 2 changes
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    First LeicesterFlixBusArriva UK3h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Arriva UKFlixBusArriva UK4h 4m • 2 changes
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    First LeicesterFlixBusArriva UK4h 14m • 2 changes
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    Arriva UKFlixBusArriva UK4h 4m • 2 changes
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    First LeicesterFlixBusArriva UK3h 54m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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.

Map of how to get from Leicester to Pontefract.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 118.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 6m

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

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.

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