🚌 Bus from Pontefract to Leeds City Centre
2 direct routes · about 70 min · first bus 05:20, last bus 21:50 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 140 | Arriva Yorkshire | ~70 min | 38 | 05:20 | 21:50 | Pontefract Bus Station (stand C) |
| 141 | Arriva Yorkshire | ~70 min | 36 | 05:50 | 20:50 | Pontefract Bus Station (stand C) |
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 Leeds City Centre?
2 routes run directly from Pontefract to Leeds City Centre: the 140 (Arriva Yorkshire), the 141 (Arriva Yorkshire).
How long does the bus take from Pontefract to Leeds City Centre?
Around 70 minutes on the 140, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Pontefract to Leeds City Centre?
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 Leeds City Centre?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.