The average bus between Manchester Airport (MAN) and Pontefract takes 3h 26m and the fastest bus takes 2h 54m. There is a bus service every few hours from Manchester Airport (MAN) 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 hourly between Manchester Airport (MAN) and Pontefract. The earliest departure is at 3:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester Airport (MAN) is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Pontefract at 6:14 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Manchester Airport (MAN) station and arriving at Pontefract station via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Pontefract bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Airport The Station.
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Pontefract bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Stuart Road A station.
The distance between Manchester Airport (MAN) and Pontefract is 73.3 km. The road distance is 110 km.
You can take a bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Stuart Road A via Leeds City Bus Station in around 2h 57m.