The average bus between Retford and Pontefract takes 4h 46m and the fastest bus takes 4h 5m. 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.
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 10:19 PM. All services require a transfer at Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B1 and take an average of 4h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 50m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Retford to Pontefract? 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 Retford to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Retford station and arriving at Pontefract station via Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
Retford to Pontefract bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Midlands, depart from Retford Bus Station.
Retford to Pontefract bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Midlands, arrive at Valley Gardens A station.
The distance between Retford and Pontefract is 47.8 km. The road distance is 62 km.
You can take a bus from Retford Bus Station to Valley Gardens A via Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B1, Doncaster, South Elmsall, and South Elmsall Bus Station in around 2h 54m.