The average bus between Stoke-on-Trent and Pontefract takes 5h 16m and the fastest bus takes 4h 9m. The bus service runs several times per day from Stoke-on-Trent 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 4 hours between Stoke-on-Trent and Pontefract. The earliest departure is at 2:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Stoke-on-Trent is at 10:35 PM which arrives into Pontefract at 6:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and take an average of 5h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 19m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Stoke-on-Trent 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 Stoke-on-Trent to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Stoke-on-Trent station and arriving at Stuart Road A station via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station and Leeds City Bus & Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
Stoke-on-Trent to Pontefract bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Stoke-on-Trent station.
Stoke-on-Trent to Pontefract bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Stuart Road A station.
The distance between Stoke-on-Trent and Pontefract is 95.9 km. The road distance is 116 km.
You can take a bus from Stoke-on-Trent to Stuart Road A via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 4h 37m.