Bus from Pontefract to Knottingley
7 direct routes · 9–20 min · first bus 05:31, last bus 22:05 (weekdays).
Next buses to Knottingley as of 08:57
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 149 | Arriva Yorkshire | ~20 min | 26 | Sat 21 · Sun 9 | 05:31 | 21:05 | Hospital A | Hill Top | — |
| 148 | Arriva Yorkshire | ~20 min | 26 | Sat 25 · Sun 14 | 06:01 | 22:05 | Hospital A | Hill Top | — |
| 476 | Arriva Yorkshire | ~9 min | 9 | Sat 9 · no Sunday buses | 09:05 | 17:05 | Pontefract Bus Station (stand D) | Hill Top (W bound) | — |
| 493 | Arriva Yorkshire | ~9 min | 6 | Sat 6 · no Sunday buses | 08:00 | 18:10 | Pontefract Bus Station (stand D) | Hill Top (W bound) | — |
| 406 | Stevenson's Travel | ~17 min | 3 | weekdays only | 10:00 | 14:00 | Stuart Road A | Gaggs Bridge (at) | — |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TK1 | Arriva Yorkshire | ~12 min | 2 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 05:38 | 14:38 | Pontefract Bus Station (stand J) | TK Maxx Knottingley | — |
| SW3 | Arriva Yorkshire | ~19 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:33 | 15:33 | Stuart Road A | Hill Top | — |
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 149 bus, 148 bus, 476 bus, 493 bus or 406 bus timetable.
Fares from Pontefract to Knottingley
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 Knottingley?
7 routes run directly from Pontefract to Knottingley: the 149 (Arriva Yorkshire), the 148 (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 149, 26 times each weekday — board at Hospital A and get off at Hill Top, about 20 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Pontefract to Knottingley?
Between 9 minutes on the 476 and 20 on the 149, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Pontefract to Knottingley?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:31 and the last around 22:05. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Pontefract to Knottingley?
Adult singles from Pontefract to Knottingley: £2.50 on the 149, 148, 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.