The average bus between Rushden and Pontefract takes 7h 58m and the fastest bus takes 6h 26m. The bus service runs several times per day from Rushden 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 3 times a day between Rushden and Pontefract. The earliest departure is at 5:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rushden is at 8:10 PM which arrives into Pontefract at 12:44 PM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 7h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Rushden 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 Rushden to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Rushden station and arriving at Pontefract station via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 58m.
Rushden to Pontefract bus services, operated by Stagecoach Midlands, depart from Milton Keynes Coachway station.
Rushden to Pontefract bus services, operated by Stagecoach Midlands, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.
The distance between Rushden and Pontefract is 163 km. The road distance is 314 km.
National Express operates a bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost £29–70 and the journey takes 4h 30m.