🚌 Bus from Wakefield to Pontefract
6 direct routes · about 44 min · first bus 05:25, last bus 22:30 (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 | ~44 min | 41 | 05:25 | 22:30 | Wakefield Bus Station (stand 15) |
| 149 | Arriva Yorkshire | ~44 min | 36 | 04:55 | 22:30 | Wakefield Bus Station (stand 15) |
| 485 | Globe Coaches | ~30 min | 15 | 07:37 | 17:30 | Wakefield Bus Station (stand 13) |
| 157 | Arriva Yorkshire | ~69 min | 14 | 07:57 | 16:57 | Wakefield Bus Station (stand 17) |
| TK1 | Arriva Yorkshire | ~35 min | 2 | 05:10 | 14:03 | Wakefield Bus Station (stand 15) |
| 147 | Arriva Yorkshire | ~57 min | 1 | 07:27 | 07:27 | Wakefield Bus Station (stand 17) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Wakefield 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 Wakefield to Pontefract?
6 routes run directly from Wakefield to Pontefract: the 148 (Arriva Yorkshire), the 149 (Arriva Yorkshire), the 485 (Globe Coaches), the 157 (Arriva Yorkshire), the TK1 (Arriva Yorkshire), the 147 (Arriva Yorkshire).
How long does the bus take from Wakefield to Pontefract?
Around 44 minutes on the 148, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Wakefield to Pontefract?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 148) leaves around 05:25 and the last around 22:30. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Wakefield to Pontefract?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.