The average bus between Sunderland and Pontefract takes 3h 47m and the fastest bus takes 3h 4m. The bus service runs several times per day from Sunderland 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 Sunderland and Pontefract. The earliest departure is at 12:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Sunderland is at 6:05 PM which arrives into Pontefract at 9:44 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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3h 4m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Sunderland 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 Sunderland to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Interchange station and arriving at Stuart Road A station via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
Sunderland to Pontefract bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Interchange station.
Sunderland to Pontefract bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Stuart Road A station.
The distance between Sunderland and Pontefract is 135 km. The road distance is 152 km.
You can take a bus from Interchange to Stuart Road A via Leeds City Bus Station in around 3h 35m.