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Trip Overview

The average bus between Pontefract and Bolton takes 4h 25m and the fastest bus takes 3h 31m. 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.

4h 25m
Duration
71 mi
Distance
£11
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Line 140 bus, bus, line 37 bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Stuart Road B to Leeds City Bus Stationbus bus 140 / ...
  2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 170 / ...
  3. Take the bus from St Peter's Square to Shiffnall Streetbus bus 37
4h 3m
£10–16

Pontefract to Bolton bus times

Buses run every 2 hours between Pontefract and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 5:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pontefract is at 9:51 PM which arrives into Bolton at 10:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and take an average of 4h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Arriva UKNational ExpressBee Network4h 12m • 2 changes

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    Arriva UKNational ExpressBee Network4h 23m • 2 changes

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    Arriva UKNational ExpressBee Network3h 39m • 2 changes

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    Arriva UKNational ExpressBee Network4h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Arriva UKNational ExpressBee Network4h 20m • 2 changes

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    Arriva UKNational ExpressBee Network3h 52m • 2 changes

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    Arriva UKNational ExpressBee Network3h 56m • 2 changes

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    Arriva UKNational ExpressBee Network4h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Arriva UKNational ExpressBee Network4h 15m • 2 changes

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    Arriva UKNational ExpressBee Network3h 54m • 2 changes

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    Arriva UKNational ExpressBee Network4h 6m • 2 changes

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    Arriva UKNational ExpressBee Network4h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Arriva UKNational ExpressBee Network3h 49m • 2 changes

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    Arriva UKNational ExpressBee Network3h 52m • 2 changes

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    Arriva UKNational ExpressBee Network3h 48m • 2 changes

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    Arriva UKNational ExpressBee Network4h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Arriva UKNational ExpressBee Network4h 22m • 2 changes

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    Arriva UKNational ExpressBee Network3h 52m • 2 changes

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    Arriva UKNational ExpressBee Network3h 52m • 2 changes

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    Arriva UKNational ExpressBee Network4h 12m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want 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.

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  • Distance: 71.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 25m

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

You can take a bus from Stuart Road B to Shiffnall Street via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, and St Peter's Square in around 4h 3m.

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