The average bus between Rochdale and Pontefract takes 4h 19m and the fastest bus takes 3h 44m. The bus service runs several times per day from Rochdale 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 Rochdale and Pontefract. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rochdale is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Pontefract at 11:44 PM. All services require a transfer at Halifax Bus Station Entrance and take an average of 4h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Rochdale 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 Rochdale to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Rochdale station and arriving at Pontefract station via Halifax Bus Station Entrance station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
Rochdale to Pontefract bus services, operated by Team Pennine, depart from Rochdale Interchange station.
Rochdale to Pontefract bus services, operated by Team Pennine, arrive at Stuart Road A station.
The distance between Rochdale and Pontefract is 56.1 km. The road distance is 82 km.
You can take a bus from Rochdale Interchange to Stuart Road A via Halifax Bus Station Entrance, Halifax Bus Station, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 3h 44m.