The average bus between Pontefract and Castleton takes 5h 17m and the fastest bus takes 3h 36m. The bus service runs several times per day from Pontefract to Castleton. 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 3 hours between Pontefract and Castleton. The earliest departure is at 8:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pontefract is at 10:47 PM which arrives into Castleton at 9:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Barnsley Interchange/A11 and take an average of 5h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 25m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Pontefract to Castleton? 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 Castleton. However, there are services departing from Pontefract station and arriving at Castleton station via Barnsley Interchange/A11. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
Pontefract to Castleton bus services, operated by Stagecoach Yorkshire, depart from Valley Gardens B station.
Pontefract to Castleton bus services, operated by Stagecoach Yorkshire, arrive at Bus Station.
The distance between Pontefract and Castleton is 49.3 km. The road distance is 95 km.
You can take a bus from Valley Gardens B to Bus Station via Barnsley Interchange/A11, Barnsley, Sheffield, and Pond Street/Paternoster Row in around 3h 31m.