Bus from Featherstone (West Yorkshire) to Pontefract
12 direct routes · 9–98 min · first bus 05:23, last bus 22:57 (weekdays).
Next buses to Pontefract as of 10:47
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Featherstone, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 149 | Arriva Yorkshire | ~9 min | 27 | Sat 21 · Sun 9 | 05:23 | 22:57 | Featherstone Station Lane (E bound) | Hospital A | — |
| 148 | Arriva Yorkshire | ~9 min | 26 | Sat 26 · Sun 15 | 05:53 | 21:57 | Featherstone Station Lane (E bound) | Hospital A | — |
| 147 | Arriva Yorkshire | ~23 min | 11 | Sat 11 · Sun 4 | 07:10 | 18:10 | Ackton Hall Crescent (stop) | Hospital A | — |
| 144 | Ross Travel | ~13 min | 11 | Sat 10 · no Sunday buses | 06:52 | 17:07 | Featherstone Station Lane (E bound) | Stuart Road A | — |
| 146 | Ross Travel | ~13 min | 11 | Sat 11 · no Sunday buses | 07:20 | 17:45 | Featherstone Station Lane (E bound) | Hospital A | — |
| 157 | Arriva Yorkshire | ~42 min | 10 | Sat 9 · Sun 4 | 08:24 | 17:24 | Normanton Police Station | Pontefract Bus Station (stand G) | Castleford |
| 177 | Globe Coaches | ~13 min | 3 | Sat 3 · Sun 8 | 19:35 | 22:35 | Featherstone Station Lane (E bound) | Hospital A | — |
5 occasional services — once or twice a day · TK1, 249, SW2, SW3, 177
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TK1 | Arriva Yorkshire | ~12 min | 2 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 05:27 | 14:26 | Featherstone Station Lane (E bound) | Pontefract Bus Station (stand J) | — |
| 249 | Globe Coaches | ~98 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:15 | 15:15 | St Wilfrids RC High School | Hospital A | Hemsworth & South Elmsall |
| SW2 | Arriva Yorkshire | ~14 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:20 | 15:20 | St Wilfrids RC High School | Stuart Road A | — |
| SW3 | Arriva Yorkshire | ~13 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:20 | 15:20 | St Wilfrids RC High School | Stuart Road A | — |
| 177 | Arriva Yorkshire | ~22 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:15 | 15:15 | St Wilfrids RC High School | Hospital A | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Featherstone 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 149 bus, 148 bus, 147 bus, 144 bus, 146 bus, 157 bus, 177 bus or 249 bus timetable.
Fares from Featherstone to Pontefract
- £2.50 adult single on the 149, 148, 147, 157, TK1, SW2 and SW3 (Arriva Yorkshire)
- £2.20 adult single on the 144 and 146 (Ross Travel) and the 177 (Globe Coaches)
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 Featherstone to Pontefract?
12 routes run directly from Featherstone to Pontefract: the 149 (Arriva Yorkshire), the 148 (Arriva Yorkshire), the 147 (Arriva Yorkshire), the 144 (Ross Travel), the 146 (Ross Travel), the 157 (Arriva Yorkshire), the 177 (Globe Coaches), the TK1 (Arriva Yorkshire), the 249 (Globe Coaches), the SW2 (Arriva Yorkshire), the SW3 (Arriva Yorkshire), the 177 (Arriva Yorkshire). The most frequent is the 149, 27 times each weekday — board at Featherstone Station Lane (E bound) and get off at Hospital A, about 9 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Featherstone to Pontefract?
Between 9 minutes on the 149 and 98 on the 249, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Featherstone to Pontefract?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:23 and the last around 22:57. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Featherstone to Pontefract?
Adult singles from Featherstone to Pontefract: £2.50 on the 149, 148, 147, 157, TK1, SW2 and SW3 (Arriva Yorkshire); £2.20 on the 144 and 146 (Ross Travel) and the 177 (Globe Coaches). 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.