The average bus between Pontefract and Leicester takes 4h 34m and the fastest bus takes 3h 54m. The bus service runs several times per day from Pontefract to Leicester. 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 Leicester. The earliest departure is at 5:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pontefract is at 9:51 PM which arrives into Leicester at 9:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and take an average of 4h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Pontefract to Leicester? 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 Leicester. However, there are services departing from Pontefract station and arriving at Leicester station via Leeds City Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
Pontefract to Leicester bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Stuart Road B station.
Pontefract to Leicester bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Leicester station.
The distance between Pontefract and Leicester is 117.6 km. The road distance is 193 km.
You can take a bus from Stuart Road B to St Margaret's Bus Station via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Leicester, and M&S in around 4h 49m.