4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Leeds to Pontefract
Cheapest price
$5
Average price
$5
Fastest journey
1 h 2 m
Average duration
1 h 2 m
Buses per day
16
Distance
19 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Leeds to Pontefract is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leeds to Pontefract will cost around $5 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $5.
Of the 16 buses that leave Leeds for Pontefract on Sun, Jun 07, 16 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 07 the direct buses cover the 19 km distance in an average of 1 h 2 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 2 m .
On Sun, Jun 07 the slowest buses will take 1 h 2 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
1:12 PM1h02Leeds2:14 PMStuart Road A$51One-way0 transfers- 1:42 PM1h02Leeds2:44 PMStuart Road A$51One-way0 transfers
- 2:12 PM1h02Leeds3:14 PMStuart Road A$51One-way0 transfers
- 2:42 PM1h02Leeds3:44 PMStuart Road A$51One-way0 transfers
- 3:12 PM1h02Leeds4:14 PMStuart Road A$51One-way0 transfers
- 1:12 PM1h02Leeds2:14 PMStuart Road A$51One-way0 transfers
- 1:42 PM1h02Leeds2:44 PMStuart Road A$51One-way0 transfers
- 2:12 PM1h02Leeds3:14 PMStuart Road A$51One-way0 transfers
- 2:42 PM1h02Leeds3:44 PMStuart Road A$51One-way0 transfers
- 3:12 PM1h02Leeds4:14 PMStuart Road A$51One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Leeds to Pontefract
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leeds to Pontefract among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 33m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $5, and a train costs an average of $5.
Distance: 11 miles (19 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$5 Average price Cheapest | $7 Average price | $7 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 33m Average total duration 1h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 3m Average total duration Fastest 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Pontefract:
A bus is $3 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Pontefract costing on average $7 (€6).
Other travel options to Pontefract take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 3m.
Tickets start at around $5 (€4) compared to roughly $7 (€5) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $2 (€1). The journey takes 1h 3m versus 28m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Arriva UK.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Leeds to Pontefract Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 05:11AM | Arrival Time 06:14AM | Duration 1h03 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 05:41AM | Arrival Time 06:44AM | Duration 1h03 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 06:11AM | Arrival Time 07:14AM | Duration 1h03 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 06:41AM | Arrival Time 07:44AM | Duration 1h03 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 07:01AM | Arrival Time 08:04AM | Duration 1h03 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 07:21AM | Arrival Time 08:24AM | Duration 1h03 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 07:41AM | Arrival Time 08:44AM | Duration 1h03 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 07:56AM | Arrival Time 08:59AM | Duration 1h03 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 08:11AM | Arrival Time 09:14AM | Duration 1h03 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 08:26AM | Arrival Time 09:29AM | Duration 1h03 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 08:41AM | Arrival Time 09:44AM | Duration 1h03 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 08:56AM | Arrival Time 09:59AM | Duration 1h03 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 09:11AM | Arrival Time 10:14AM | Duration 1h03 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 09:26AM | Arrival Time 10:29AM | Duration 1h03 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 09:41AM | Arrival Time 10:44AM | Duration 1h03 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 09:56AM | Arrival Time 10:59AM | Duration 1h03 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 10:11AM | Arrival Time 11:14AM | Duration 1h03 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 10:26AM | Arrival Time 11:29AM | Duration 1h03 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 10:41AM | Arrival Time 11:44AM | Duration 1h03 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 10:56AM | Arrival Time 11:59AM | Duration 1h03 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 11:11AM | Arrival Time 12:14PM | Duration 1h03 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 11:26AM | Arrival Time 12:29PM | Duration 1h03 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 11:41AM | Arrival Time 12:44PM | Duration 1h03 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 11:56AM | Arrival Time 12:59PM | Duration 1h03 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 12:11PM | Arrival Time 01:14PM | Duration 1h03 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 12:26PM | Arrival Time 01:29PM | Duration 1h03 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 12:41PM | Arrival Time 01:44PM | Duration 1h03 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 12:56PM | Arrival Time 01:59PM | Duration 1h03 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 01:11PM | Arrival Time 02:14PM | Duration 1h03 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 01:12PM | Arrival Time 02:14PM | Duration 1h02 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 01:26PM | Arrival Time 02:29PM | Duration 1h03 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 01:41PM | Arrival Time 02:44PM | Duration 1h03 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 01:42PM | Arrival Time 02:44PM | Duration 1h02 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 01:56PM | Arrival Time 02:59PM | Duration 1h03 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 02:11PM | Arrival Time 03:14PM | Duration 1h03 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 02:12PM | Arrival Time 03:14PM | Duration 1h02 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 02:26PM | Arrival Time 03:29PM | Duration 1h03 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 02:42PM | Arrival Time 03:44PM | Duration 1h02 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 03:12PM | Arrival Time 04:14PM | Duration 1h02 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 03:42PM | Arrival Time 04:44PM | Duration 1h02 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 04:12PM | Arrival Time 05:14PM | Duration 1h02 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 04:42PM | Arrival Time 05:44PM | Duration 1h02 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 05:12PM | Arrival Time 06:14PM | Duration 1h02 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 05:42PM | Arrival Time 06:44PM | Duration 1h02 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 06:12PM | Arrival Time 07:14PM | Duration 1h02 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 06:42PM | Arrival Time 07:44PM | Duration 1h02 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 07:42PM | Arrival Time 08:44PM | Duration 1h02 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 08:42PM | Arrival Time 09:44PM | Duration 1h02 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 09:42PM | Arrival Time 10:44PM | Duration 1h02 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 10:42PM | Arrival Time 11:44PM | Duration 1h02 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Compare prices and tickets Leeds to Pontefract by train or bus
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Leeds to Pontefract
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Buses from Leeds to Pontefract run on average 2 times per day, taking around 1h 3m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $5 (€4) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 07:20, the last at 23:35. The fastest bus covers the 11 miles (19 km) distance in 1h 2m.
Distance 11 miles (19 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price $5 (€4) |
Buses per day 2 |
Fastest bus 1h 2m |
First bus 7:20 AM |
Last bus 11:35 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Bus providers: Arriva UK from Leeds to PontefractYou can travel by bus between Leeds to Pontefract with Arriva UK for as low as $5 (€4). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Leeds to Pontefract
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