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Trip Overview

The average bus between Retford and Pontefract takes 3h 45m and the fastest bus takes 3h 23m. The bus service runs several times per day from Retford 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.

3h 45m
Duration
61 mi
Distance
£12
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Line 99 bus, bus, line 28 bus

best
  1. Take the bus from The Square to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B1bus bus 29 / ...
  2. Take the bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/A11 to Barnsley Interchange/A19bus bus X19
  3. Take the bus from Barnsley Interchange/A11 to Valley Gardens Abus bus 28 / ...
3h 30m
£9–15

Retford to Pontefract bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Retford and Pontefract. The earliest departure is at 7:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Retford is at 5:50 PM which arrives into Pontefract at 9:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B1 and take an average of 3h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Stagecoach East MidlandsStagecoach YorkshireStagecoach Yorkshire3h 39m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach East MidlandsStagecoach YorkshireStagecoach Yorkshire4h 11m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach East MidlandsStagecoach YorkshireStagecoach Yorkshire3h 24m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach East MidlandsStagecoach YorkshireStagecoach Yorkshire3h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Stagecoach East MidlandsStagecoach YorkshireStagecoach Yorkshire3h 39m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach East MidlandsStagecoach YorkshireStagecoach Yorkshire4h 11m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach East MidlandsStagecoach YorkshireStagecoach Yorkshire3h 24m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach East MidlandsStagecoach YorkshireStagecoach Yorkshire3h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Stagecoach East MidlandsStagecoach YorkshireStagecoach Yorkshire3h 39m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach East MidlandsStagecoach YorkshireStagecoach Yorkshire4h 11m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach East MidlandsStagecoach YorkshireStagecoach Yorkshire3h 24m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach East MidlandsStagecoach YorkshireStagecoach Yorkshire3h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Stagecoach East MidlandsStagecoach YorkshireStagecoach Yorkshire3h 39m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach East MidlandsStagecoach YorkshireStagecoach Yorkshire4h 11m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach East MidlandsStagecoach YorkshireStagecoach Yorkshire3h 24m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach East MidlandsStagecoach YorkshireStagecoach Yorkshire3h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Stagecoach East MidlandsStagecoach YorkshireStagecoach Yorkshire3h 36m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach East MidlandsStagecoach YorkshireStagecoach Yorkshire3h 23m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Retford to Pontefract.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 60.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 45m

What companies run services between Retford, England and Pontefract, England?

You can take a bus from The Square to Valley Gardens A via Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B1, Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/A11, and Barnsley Interchange/A11 in around 3h 30m.

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