The average bus between Skipton and Pontefract takes 3h 38m and the fastest bus takes 3h 3m. The bus service runs several times per day from Skipton 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 Skipton and Pontefract. The earliest departure is at 7:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Skipton is at 6:15 PM which arrives into Pontefract at 9:44 PM. All services require a transfer at Ilkley Bus Station and take an average of 3h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 49m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Skipton 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 Skipton to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Ilkley Bus Station and arriving at Stuart Road A station via Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
Skipton to Pontefract bus services, operated by First Leeds, depart from Ilkley Bus Station.
Skipton to Pontefract bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Stuart Road A station.
The distance between Skipton and Pontefract is 55.1 km. The road distance is 64 km.
You can take a bus from Market Place to Stuart Road A via Ilkley Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station in around 3h 24m.