Bus from Knottingley to Pontefract
7 direct routes · 10–28 min · first bus 05:12, last bus 00:15 (weekdays).
Next buses to Pontefract as of 12:07
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Knottingley, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 148 | Arriva Yorkshire | ~25 min | 28 | Sat 27 · Sun 14 | 05:12 | 22:45 | Knottingley Town Hall (at) | Hospital B (S bound) | — |
| 149 | Arriva Yorkshire | ~24 min | 24 | Sat 20 · Sun 10 | 07:23 | 21:45 | Knottingley Town Hall (at) | Hospital B (S bound) | — |
| 476 | Arriva Yorkshire | ~18 min | 9 | Sat 10 · no Sunday buses | 08:32 | 16:32 | Knottingley Town Hall (at) | Pontefract Bus Station (stand F) | — |
| 493 | Arriva Yorkshire | ~10 min | 6 | Sat 6 · no Sunday buses | 07:40 | 17:50 | Hill Top | Pontefract Bus Station (stand F) | — |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · 406, TK1, SW3
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 406 | Stevenson's Travel | ~17 min | 2 | weekdays only | 10:25 | 12:25 | Knottingley Town Hall (at) | Stuart Road B | — |
| TK1 | Arriva Yorkshire | ~12 min | 2 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 15:00 | 00:15 | TK Maxx Knottingley | Pontefract Bus Station (stand J) | — |
| SW3 | Arriva Yorkshire | ~28 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:54 | 07:54 | Knottingley Town Hall (at) | Stuart Road B | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Knottingley 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 148 bus, 149 bus, 476 bus, 493 bus or 406 bus timetable.
Fares from Knottingley 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 Knottingley to Pontefract?
7 routes run directly from Knottingley to Pontefract: the 148 (Arriva Yorkshire), the 149 (Arriva Yorkshire), the 476 (Arriva Yorkshire), the 493 (Arriva Yorkshire), the 406 (Stevenson's Travel), the TK1 (Arriva Yorkshire), the SW3 (Arriva Yorkshire). The most frequent is the 148, 28 times each weekday — board at Knottingley Town Hall (at) and get off at Hospital B (S bound), about 25 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Knottingley to Pontefract?
Between 10 minutes on the 493 and 28 on the SW3, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Knottingley to Pontefract?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:12 and the last around 00:15. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Knottingley to Pontefract?
Adult singles from Knottingley to Pontefract: £2.50 on the 148, 149, 476, 493, TK1 and SW3 (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.