Bus from Batley to Wakefield City Centre
3 direct routes · about 49 min · first bus 05:26, last bus 23:19 (weekdays).
Next buses to Wakefield City Centre as of 08:59
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Batley, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 268 | Arriva Yorkshire | ~49 min | 55 | Sat 49 · Sun 26 | 05:26 | 23:00 | Common Road | Union Street J | Dewsbury & Ossett |
| 425 | Arriva Yorkshire | ~48 min | 31 | Sat 28 · Sun 15 | 06:14 | 23:19 | Premier Inn | Wakefield Bus Station (stand 23) | Morley |
| 212 | Go Ahead West Yorkshire | ~42 min | 17 | Sat 16 · Sun 10 | 06:14 | 22:35 | Batley Commercial St D | Union Street J | Morley |
Times are for the first boarding point in Batley 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 268 bus, 425 bus or 212 bus timetable.
Fares from Batley to Wakefield City Centre
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 Batley to Wakefield City Centre?
3 routes run directly from Batley to Wakefield City Centre: the 268 (Arriva Yorkshire), the 425 (Arriva Yorkshire), the 212 (Go Ahead West Yorkshire). The most frequent is the 268, 55 times each weekday — board at Common Road and get off at Union Street J, about 49 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Batley to Wakefield City Centre?
Around 49 minutes on the 268, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Dewsbury, Ossett on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Batley to Wakefield City Centre?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:26 and the last around 23:19. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Batley to Wakefield City Centre?
Adult singles from Batley to Wakefield City Centre: £2.50 on the 268 and 425 (Arriva Yorkshire). 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.