🚌 Bus from Castleford to Pontefract
7 direct routes · about 37 min · first bus 06:08, last bus 23:09 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 140 | Arriva Yorkshire | ~37 min | 39 | 06:08 | 23:09 | Methley Junction (SE bound) |
| 141 | Arriva Yorkshire | ~37 min | 38 | 05:38 | 22:09 | Methley School |
| 157 | Arriva Yorkshire | ~39 min | 14 | 08:27 | 17:27 | Blenheim Way |
| 177 | Globe Coaches | ~32 min | 11 | 09:40 | 22:10 | Castleford Bus Station (stand D) |
| 146 | Ross Travel | ~45 min | 10 | 07:50 | 17:15 | Castleford Bus Station (stand A) |
| 144 | Ross Travel | ~70 min | 9 | 07:58 | 16:03 | The Square (stop A) |
| 493 | Arriva Yorkshire | ~27 min | 6 | 07:23 | 17:33 | Quarry Bank (adj) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Castleford on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Castleford to Pontefract?
7 routes run directly from Castleford to Pontefract: the 140 (Arriva Yorkshire), the 141 (Arriva Yorkshire), the 157 (Arriva Yorkshire), the 177 (Globe Coaches), the 146 (Ross Travel), the 144 (Ross Travel), the 493 (Arriva Yorkshire).
How long does the bus take from Castleford to Pontefract?
Around 37 minutes on the 140, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Castleford to Pontefract?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 140) leaves around 06:08 and the last around 23:09. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Castleford to Pontefract?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.