Bus from Airedale to Pontefract
2 direct routes · 14–77 min · first bus 07:56, last bus 17:52 (weekdays).
Next buses to Pontefract as of 05:56
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Airedale, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 157 | Arriva Yorkshire | ~14 min | 11 | Sat 10 · Sun 5 | 07:56 | 17:52 | The Square (stop A) | Pontefract Bus Station (stand G) | — |
| 144 | Ross Travel | ~77 min | 9 | Sat 9 · no Sunday buses | 07:58 | 16:03 | The Square (stop A) | Stuart Road A | Featherstone |
Times are for the first boarding point in Airedale on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 157 bus or 144 bus timetable.
Fares from Airedale to Pontefract
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Airedale to Pontefract?
2 routes run directly from Airedale to Pontefract: the 157 (Arriva Yorkshire), the 144 (Ross Travel). The most frequent is the 157, 11 times each weekday — board at The Square (stop A) and get off at Pontefract Bus Station (stand G), about 14 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Airedale to Pontefract?
Between 14 minutes on the 157 and 77 on the 144, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Airedale to Pontefract?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:56 and the last around 17:52. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Airedale to Pontefract?
Adult singles from Airedale to Pontefract: £2.50 on the 157 (Arriva Yorkshire) and the 144 (Ross Travel). Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.