The average bus between Preston and Pontefract takes 6h 13m and the fastest bus takes 4h 24m. The bus service runs several times per day from Preston to Pontefract. 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 twice daily between Preston and Pontefract. The earliest departure is at 3:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 10:35 PM which arrives into Pontefract at 6:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Central Coach Station and take an average of 6h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Preston to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Preston station and arriving at Pontefract station via Manchester Central Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.
Preston to Pontefract bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Preston to Pontefract bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Stuart Road A station.
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The distance between Preston and Pontefract is 91.9 km. The road distance is 146 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Stuart Road A via Manchester Central Coach Station and Leeds City Bus Station in around 3h 33m.