Bus from Castleford to Pontefract
7 direct routes · 15–32 min · first bus 05:29, last bus 23:30 (weekdays).
Next buses to Pontefract as of 10:36
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Castleford, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 140 | Arriva Yorkshire | ~15 min | 27 | Sat 25 · Sun 13 | 05:29 | 23:30 | Heritage Walk (opp) | Stuart Road A | — |
| 141 | Arriva Yorkshire | ~22 min | 26 | Sat 24 · Sun 13 | 05:52 | 22:23 | Aire Street (stop A) | Stuart Road A | — |
| 157 | Arriva Yorkshire | ~27 min | 11 | Sat 10 · Sun 5 | 07:43 | 17:39 | Aire Street (stop A) | Pontefract Bus Station (stand G) | — |
| 144 | Ross Travel | ~32 min | 10 | Sat 10 · no Sunday buses | 07:28 | 16:48 | Cutsyke Social Club (adj) | Stuart Road A | Featherstone |
| 146 | Ross Travel | ~30 min | 10 | Sat 10 · no Sunday buses | 08:03 | 17:28 | Cutsyke Social Club (adj) | Hospital A | Featherstone |
| 493 | Arriva Yorkshire | ~27 min | 6 | Sat 6 · no Sunday buses | 07:23 | 17:33 | Quarry Bank (adj) | Pontefract Bus Station (stand F) | Knottingley, Brotherton & Knottingley |
| 177 | Globe Coaches | ~27 min | 3 | Sat 3 · Sun 8 | 19:21 | 22:21 | Cutsyke Social Club (adj) | Hospital A | Featherstone |
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.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 140 bus, 141 bus, 157 bus, 144 bus, 146 bus, 493 bus or 177 bus timetable.
Fares from Castleford to Pontefract
- £2.50 adult single on the 140, 141 and 157 (Arriva Yorkshire), the 144 and 146 (Ross Travel) and the 177 (Globe Coaches)
- £3.00 adult single on the 493 (Arriva Yorkshire)
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 Castleford to Pontefract?
7 routes run directly from Castleford to Pontefract: the 140 (Arriva Yorkshire), the 141 (Arriva Yorkshire), the 157 (Arriva Yorkshire), the 144 (Ross Travel), the 146 (Ross Travel), the 493 (Arriva Yorkshire), the 177 (Globe Coaches). The most frequent is the 140, 27 times each weekday — board at Heritage Walk (opp) and get off at Stuart Road A, about 15 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Castleford to Pontefract?
Between 15 minutes on the 140 and 32 on the 144, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Castleford to Pontefract?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:29 and the last around 23:30. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Castleford to Pontefract?
Adult singles from Castleford to Pontefract: £2.50 on the 140, 141 and 157 (Arriva Yorkshire), the 144 and 146 (Ross Travel) and the 177 (Globe Coaches); £3.00 on the 493 (Arriva Yorkshire). 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.