🚌 Bus from Pontefract to Castleford
7 direct routes · about 13 min · first bus 05:20, last bus 21:50 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 140 | Arriva Yorkshire | ~13 min | 38 | 05:20 | 21:50 | Pontefract Bus Station (stand C) |
| 141 | Arriva Yorkshire | ~13 min | 38 | 05:50 | 22:50 | Pontefract Bus Station (stand C) |
| 157 | Arriva Yorkshire | ~10 min | 17 | 06:40 | 17:40 | Pontefract Bus Station (stand H) |
| 177 | Globe Coaches | ~29 min | 11 | 10:25 | 21:25 | Pontefract Bus Station (stand H) |
| 146 | Ross Travel | ~32 min | 11 | 07:10 | 17:35 | Pontefract Bus Station (stand J) |
| 144 | Ross Travel | ~35 min | 10 | 07:40 | 17:05 | Pontefract Bus Station (stand J) |
| 493 | Arriva Yorkshire | ~24 min | 6 | 08:00 | 18:10 | Pontefract Bus Station (stand D) |
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 Castleford?
7 routes run directly from Pontefract to Castleford: the 140 (Arriva Yorkshire), the 141 (Arriva Yorkshire), the 157 (Arriva Yorkshire), the 177 (Globe Coaches), the 146 (Ross Travel), the 144 (Ross Travel), the 493 (Arriva Yorkshire).
How long does the bus take from Pontefract to Castleford?
Around 13 minutes on the 140, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Pontefract to Castleford?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 140) leaves around 05:20 and the last around 21:50. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Pontefract to Castleford?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.