Bus from Pontefract to Airedale
2 direct routes · 13–76 min · first bus 06:40, last bus 17:40 (weekdays).
Next buses to Airedale as of 07:15
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Pontefract, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 157 | Arriva Yorkshire | ~13 min | 12 | Sat 10 · Sun 5 | 06:40 | 17:40 | Pontefract Bus Station (stand H) | The Square (stop B) | — |
| 144 | Ross Travel | ~76 min | 9 | Sat 9 · no Sunday buses | 07:41 | 15:56 | Stuart Road B | The Square (stop A) | Featherstone |
Times are for the first boarding point in Pontefract 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 157 bus or 144 bus timetable.
Fares from Pontefract to Airedale
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 Pontefract to Airedale?
2 routes run directly from Pontefract to Airedale: the 157 (Arriva Yorkshire), the 144 (Ross Travel). The most frequent is the 157, 12 times each weekday — board at Pontefract Bus Station (stand H) and get off at The Square (stop B), about 13 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Pontefract to Airedale?
Between 13 minutes on the 157 and 76 on the 144, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Pontefract to Airedale?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:40 and the last around 17:40. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Pontefract to Airedale?
Adult singles from Pontefract to Airedale: £2.50 on the 157 (Arriva Yorkshire) and the 144 (Ross Travel). 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.