The average bus between Pontefract and Reading takes 9h 17m and the fastest bus takes 7h 39m. The bus service runs several times per day from Pontefract to Reading. 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 4 times a day between Pontefract and Reading. 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 Reading at 7:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and take an average of 9h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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11h 19m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Pontefract to Reading? 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 Reading. However, there are services departing from Pontefract station and arriving at Reading station via Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 17m.
Pontefract to Reading bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.
Pontefract to Reading bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Reading RailAir station.
The distance between Pontefract and Reading is 249.6 km. The road distance is 409 km.
You can take a bus from Stuart Road B to Reading RailAir via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Milton Keynes Coachway, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 9h 52m.