🚌 Bus from Pontefract to Wakefield
5 direct routes · about 22 min · first bus 05:35, last bus 22:03 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 148 | Arriva Yorkshire | ~22 min | 41 | 05:35 | 22:03 | Pontefract Bus Station (stand B) |
| 149 | Arriva Yorkshire | ~20 min | 38 | 05:05 | 22:03 | Pontefract Bus Station (stand B) |
| 147 | Arriva Yorkshire | ~63 min | 18 | 06:10 | 17:10 | Pontefract Bus Station (stand H) |
| 485 | Globe Coaches | ~11 min | 15 | 06:51 | 17:41 | Badsworth Church (opp) |
| TK1 | Arriva Yorkshire | ~13 min | 1 | 00:24 | 00:24 | Horsefair (NE bound) |
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 Wakefield?
5 routes run directly from Pontefract to Wakefield: the 148 (Arriva Yorkshire), the 149 (Arriva Yorkshire), the 147 (Arriva Yorkshire), the 485 (Globe Coaches), the TK1 (Arriva Yorkshire).
How long does the bus take from Pontefract to Wakefield?
Around 22 minutes on the 148, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Pontefract to Wakefield?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 148) leaves around 05:35 and the last around 22:03. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Pontefract to Wakefield?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.