The average bus between Pontefract and Wales takes 3h 58m and the fastest bus takes 3h 4m. There is a bus service every few hours from Pontefract to Wales. 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 Wales. 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 Wales at 8:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Barnsley Interchange/A1 and take an average of 3h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Pontefract to Wales? 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 Wales. However, there are services departing from Pontefract station and arriving at Wales station via Barnsley Interchange/A11. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
Pontefract to Wales bus services, operated by Stagecoach Yorkshire, depart from Valley Gardens B station.
Pontefract to Wales bus services, operated by Stagecoach Yorkshire, arrive at Sheffield Interchange/D4 station.
The distance between Pontefract and Wales is 38.9 km. The road distance is 80 km.
You can take a bus from Valley Gardens B to Wales Road/Limetree Avenue via Barnsley Interchange/A1 and Sheffield Interchange/C6 in around 3h 16m.