The average bus between Pontefract and Bolton takes 3h 46m and the fastest bus takes 3h 22m. The bus service runs several times per day from Pontefract to Bolton. 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 4 hours between Pontefract and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 8:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pontefract is at 7:51 PM which arrives into Bolton at 11:48 PM. All services require a transfer at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and take an average of 3h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 52m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Pontefract to Bolton? 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 Pontefract to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Stuart Road B station and arriving at Shiffnall Street station via Leeds City Bus Station and Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
Pontefract to Bolton bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Stuart Road B station.
Pontefract to Bolton bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Shiffnall Street station.
The distance between Pontefract and Bolton is 74.8 km. The road distance is 92 km.
You can take a bus from Stuart Road B to Shiffnall Street via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, and Shudehill Interchange in around 4h 32m.