The average bus between Pontefract and Skipton takes 4h 11m and the fastest bus takes 3h 11m. The bus service runs several times per day from Pontefract to Skipton. 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 Skipton. 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 Skipton at 9:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds City Bus Station and take an average of 4h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Pontefract to Skipton? 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 Skipton. However, there are services departing from Pontefract station and arriving at Skipton station via Leeds City Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
Pontefract to Skipton bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Stuart Road B station.
Pontefract to Skipton bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Railway Road station.
The distance between Pontefract and Skipton is 55.1 km. The road distance is 72 km.
You can take a bus from Stuart Road B to Market Place via Leeds City Bus Station, Railway Road, and Ilkley Bus Station in around 3h 37m.