Bus from Leeds City Centre to Pontefract
2 direct routes · about 65 min · first bus 05:09, last bus 22:40 (weekdays).
Next buses to Pontefract as of 09:30
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Leeds City Centre, 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 | ~65 min | 26 | Sat 24 · Sun 13 | 05:39 | 22:40 | Leeds City Bus Station (stand 6) | Stuart Road A | Castleford |
| 141 | Arriva Yorkshire | ~65 min | 26 | Sat 24 · Sun 12 | 05:09 | 21:40 | Leeds City Bus Station (stand 6) | Stuart Road A | Castleford |
Times are for the first boarding point in Leeds City Centre 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 or 141 bus timetable.
Fares from Leeds City Centre 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 Leeds City Centre to Pontefract?
2 routes run directly from Leeds City Centre to Pontefract: the 140 (Arriva Yorkshire), the 141 (Arriva Yorkshire). The most frequent is the 140, 26 times each weekday — board at Leeds City Bus Station (stand 6) and get off at Stuart Road A, about 65 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Leeds City Centre to Pontefract?
Around 65 minutes on the 140, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Castleford on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Leeds City Centre to Pontefract?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:09 and the last around 22:40. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Leeds City Centre to Pontefract?
Adult singles from Leeds City Centre to Pontefract: £2.50 on the 140 and 141 (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.