Bus from Pontefract to Leeds City Centre
2 direct routes · about 69 min · first bus 05:21, last bus 21:51 (weekdays).
Next buses to Leeds City Centre as of 08:10
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 140 | Arriva Yorkshire | ~69 min | 26 | Sat 24 · Sun 12 | 05:21 | 21:51 | Stuart Road B | Leeds City Bus Station (stand 6) | Castleford |
| 141 | Arriva Yorkshire | ~69 min | 25 | Sat 23 · Sun 11 | 05:51 | 20:51 | Stuart Road B | Leeds City Bus Station (stand 6) | Castleford |
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 140 bus or 141 bus timetable.
Fares from Pontefract to Leeds City Centre
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 Leeds City Centre?
2 routes run directly from Pontefract to Leeds City Centre: the 140 (Arriva Yorkshire), the 141 (Arriva Yorkshire). The most frequent is the 140, 26 times each weekday — board at Stuart Road B and get off at Leeds City Bus Station (stand 6), about 69 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Pontefract to Leeds City Centre?
Around 69 minutes on the 140, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Castleford on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Pontefract to Leeds City Centre?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:21 and the last around 21:51. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Pontefract to Leeds City Centre?
Adult singles from Pontefract to Leeds City Centre: £2.50 on the 140 and 141 (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.