The average bus between Pontefract and Thirsk takes 4h 39m and the fastest bus takes 3h 56m. The bus service runs several times per day from Pontefract to Thirsk. 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 Thirsk. 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 Thirsk at 8:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds City Bus Station and take an average of 4h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 2m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Pontefract to Thirsk? 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 Thirsk. However, there are services departing from Pontefract station and arriving at Thirsk station via Leeds City Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
Pontefract to Thirsk bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Stuart Road B station.
Pontefract to Thirsk bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Market Place station.
The distance between Pontefract and Thirsk is 60.3 km. The road distance is 107 km.
You can take a bus from Stuart Road B to Market Place via Leeds City Bus Station, Rougier Street, and Station Avenue in around 4h 26m.