The average bus between Skipton and Pontefract takes 3h 37m and the fastest bus takes 3h 14m. 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 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want 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 Skipton station and arriving at Pontefract station via Leeds City Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
Skipton to Pontefract bus services, operated by The Keighley Bus Company, depart from Ilkley Bus Station.
Skipton to Pontefract bus services, operated by The Keighley Bus Company, arrive at Stuart Road A station.
Book your Skipton to Pontefract bus tickets online with The Keighley Bus Company, First Leeds and Arriva UK.
The distance between Skipton and Pontefract is 55.1 km. The road distance is 72 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 13m.