The average bus between York and Pontefract Racecourse takes 2h 23m and the fastest bus takes 2h 18m. The bus service runs several times per day from York to Pontefract Racecourse. 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 twice daily between York and Pontefract Racecourse. The earliest departure is at 7:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from York is at 9:12 PM which arrives into Pontefract Racecourse at 11:39 PM. All services require a transfer at Leeds Bus Station Entrance and take an average of 2h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

2h 26m • 1 change

2h 19m • 1 change

2h 28m • 1 change

2h 28m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct bus from York to Pontefract Racecourse. However, there are services departing from York station and arriving at Pontefract Racecourse station via Leeds Bus Station Entrance station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.
York to Pontefract Racecourse bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, depart from Blossom Street station.
York to Pontefract Racecourse bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, arrive at Park Side station.
The distance between York and Pontefract Racecourse is 32.9 km. The road distance is 71 km.
You can take a bus from Blossom Street to Pontefract Racecourse via Leeds Bus Station Entrance, Leeds City Bus Station, and Park Side in around 2h 30m.