Bus from South Elmsall to Pontefract
3 direct routes · 27–38 min · first bus 06:38, last bus 16:33 (weekdays).
Next buses to Pontefract as of 08:06
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in South Elmsall, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 485 | Globe Coaches | ~22 min | 11 | Sat 10 · Sun 4 | 06:35 | 17:25 | South Elmsall Bus Station (stand C) | Rhyddings Drive (at) | — |
| 239 | Globe Coaches | ~38 min | 10 | weekdays only | 06:38 | 16:33 | South Elmsall Bus Station (stand B) | Hospital A | Hemsworth |
| 249 | Globe Coaches | ~27 min | 6 | weekdays only | 06:42 | 16:27 | Upton Social Club (near) | Hospital A | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in South Elmsall 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 485 bus, 239 bus or 249 bus timetable.
Fares from South Elmsall to Pontefract
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 South Elmsall to Pontefract?
3 routes run directly from South Elmsall to Pontefract: the 485 (Globe Coaches), the 239 (Globe Coaches), the 249 (Globe Coaches). The most frequent is the 485, 11 times each weekday — board at South Elmsall Bus Station (stand C) and get off at Rhyddings Drive (at), about 22 minutes.
How long does the bus take from South Elmsall to Pontefract?
Between 27 minutes on the 249 and 38 on the 239, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from South Elmsall to Pontefract?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:38 and the last around 16:33. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from South Elmsall to Pontefract?
Adult singles from South Elmsall to Pontefract: £2.50 on the 485, 239 and 249 (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.