Bus from Ainley Top to Elland
4 direct routes · 6–29 min · first bus 05:05, last bus 00:12 (weekdays).
Next buses to Elland as of 07:47
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Ainley Top, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 501 | First Halifax, Calder Valley & Huddersfield | ~6 min | 57 | Sat 50 · Sun 28 | 05:34 | 00:12 | Ainley Top | Southgate | — |
| X1 | First Halifax, Calder Valley & Huddersfield | ~6 min | 56 | Sat 48 · Sun 29 | 05:05 | 23:44 | Ainley Top | Southgate | — |
| 343 | Team Pennine | ~11 min | 12 | Sat 11 · no Sunday buses | 06:30 | 18:20 | Blackley New Road | Southgate | — |
| C39 | Team Pennine | ~29 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:40 | 07:40 | Cedar Court Hotel | Hammerstones Road (after) | Halifax |
Times are for the first boarding point in Ainley Top 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 501 bus, X1 bus, 343 bus or C39 bus timetable.
Fares from Ainley Top to Elland
- £2.50 adult single on the 501 and X1 (First Halifax, Calder Valley & Huddersfield) and the 343 (Team Pennine)
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 Ainley Top to Elland?
4 routes run directly from Ainley Top to Elland: the 501 (First Halifax, Calder Valley & Huddersfield), the X1 (First Halifax, Calder Valley & Huddersfield), the 343 (Team Pennine), the C39 (Team Pennine). The most frequent is the 501, 57 times each weekday — board at Ainley Top and get off at Southgate, about 6 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Ainley Top to Elland?
Between 6 minutes on the 501 and 29 on the C39, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Ainley Top to Elland?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:05 and the last around 00:12. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Ainley Top to Elland?
Adult singles from Ainley Top to Elland: £2.50 on the 501 and X1 (First Halifax, Calder Valley & Huddersfield) and the 343 (Team Pennine). 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.