Bus from Pontefract to South Kirkby
2 direct routes · 32–50 min · first bus 09:14, last bus 17:34 (weekdays).
Next buses to South Kirkby as of 07:02
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 249 | Globe Coaches | ~32 min | 9 | weekdays only | 09:14 | 17:34 | Hospital B (S bound) | South Kirkby Church (opp) | Hemsworth |
| 239 | Globe Coaches | ~50 min | 4 | weekdays only | 09:33 | 15:48 | Hospital B (S bound) | South Kirkby Church (near) | — |
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 249 bus or 239 bus timetable.
Fares from Pontefract to South Kirkby
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 South Kirkby?
2 routes run directly from Pontefract to South Kirkby: the 249 (Globe Coaches), the 239 (Globe Coaches). The most frequent is the 249, 9 times each weekday — board at Hospital B (S bound) and get off at South Kirkby Church (opp), about 32 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Pontefract to South Kirkby?
Between 32 minutes on the 249 and 50 on the 239, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Hemsworth on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Pontefract to South Kirkby?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 09:14 and the last around 17:34. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Pontefract to South Kirkby?
Adult singles from Pontefract to South Kirkby: £2.50 on the 249 and 239 (Globe Coaches). 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.