🚌 Bus from Pontefract to Barnsley Town Centre
2 direct routes · about 84 min · first bus 07:28, last bus 22:45 (weekdays).
💷 Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes
(England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | Stagecoach Yorkshire | ~84 min | 16 | 07:28 | 22:45 | Pontefract Bus Station (stand F) |
| 38 | Stagecoach Yorkshire | ~80 min | 13 | 06:53 | 18:22 | Pontefract Bus Station (stand F) |
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Pontefract to Barnsley Town Centre?
2 routes run directly from Pontefract to Barnsley Town Centre: the 28 (Stagecoach Yorkshire), the 38 (Stagecoach Yorkshire).
How long does the bus take from Pontefract to Barnsley Town Centre?
Around 84 minutes on the 28, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Pontefract to Barnsley Town Centre?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 28) leaves around 07:28 and the last around 22:45. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Pontefract to Barnsley Town Centre?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.