Bus from South Kirkby to Pontefract
2 direct routes · 33–47 min · first bus 06:21, last bus 16:38 (weekdays).
Next buses to Pontefract as of 15:03
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in South Kirkby, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 239 | Globe Coaches | ~33 min | 10 | weekdays only | 06:41 | 16:38 | South Kirkby Church (near) | Hospital A | Hemsworth |
| 249 | Globe Coaches | ~47 min | 5 | weekdays only | 06:21 | 16:06 | South Kirkby Church (opp) | Hospital A | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in South Kirkby 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 239 bus or 249 bus timetable.
Fares from South Kirkby 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 Kirkby to Pontefract?
2 routes run directly from South Kirkby to Pontefract: the 239 (Globe Coaches), the 249 (Globe Coaches). The most frequent is the 239, 10 times each weekday — board at South Kirkby Church (near) and get off at Hospital A, about 33 minutes.
How long does the bus take from South Kirkby to Pontefract?
Between 33 minutes on the 239 and 47 on the 249, 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 South Kirkby to Pontefract?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:21 and the last around 16:38. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from South Kirkby to Pontefract?
Adult singles from South Kirkby to Pontefract: £2.50 on the 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.