The average bus between Pontefract and Chesterfield takes 3h 51m and the fastest bus takes 2h 58m. There is a bus service every few hours from Pontefract to Chesterfield. 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 2 hours between Pontefract and Chesterfield. The earliest departure is at 6:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pontefract is at 10:47 PM which arrives into Chesterfield at 8:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Barnsley Interchange/A1 and take an average of 3h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Pontefract to Chesterfield? 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 Chesterfield. However, there are services departing from Pontefract station and arriving at Chesterfield station via Barnsley Interchange/A11. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
Pontefract to Chesterfield bus services, operated by Stagecoach Yorkshire, depart from Valley Gardens B station.
Pontefract to Chesterfield bus services, operated by Stagecoach Yorkshire, arrive at Donkey Derby station.
The distance between Pontefract and Chesterfield is 49.5 km. The road distance is 87 km.
You can take a bus from Valley Gardens B to Donkey Derby via Barnsley Interchange/A1 and Sheffield Interchange/D5 in around 3h 43m.