Bus from Birstall (Batley) to Dewsbury
7 direct routes · 19–36 min · first bus 05:27, last bus 22:55 (weekdays).
Next buses to Dewsbury as of 08:10
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Birstall, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 283 | Arriva Yorkshire | ~23 min | 25 | Sat 22 · Sun 10 | 05:27 | 18:32 | Birstall Market Place B | Northgate N2 | — |
| 281 | Arriva Yorkshire | ~30 min | 24 | Sat 22 · Sun 10 | 05:53 | 18:15 | Sovereign Close | Northgate N2 | — |
| 283A | Arriva Yorkshire | ~24 min | 5 | Sat 5 · Sun 5 | 18:55 | 22:55 | Sovereign Close | Northgate N2 | — |
4 occasional services — once or twice a day · AL6, AL7, JF1, 183
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL6 | A Lyles and Son | ~28 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:17 | 08:17 | Kings Drive (opp) | Westborough High School (adj) | Cleckheaton & Heckmondwike |
| AL7 | A Lyles and Son | ~36 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:04 | 08:04 | Sovereign Close (opp) | Westborough High School (adj) | Heckmondwike |
| JF1 | Arriva Yorkshire | ~19 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:31 | 08:31 | Sovereign Close (opp) | Westborough High School (adj) | Heckmondwike |
| 183 | Station Coaches | ~28 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:12 | 15:12 | Harefield Drive (opp) | Market Place | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Birstall 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 283 bus, 281 bus, JF1 bus or 183 bus timetable.
Fares from Birstall to Dewsbury
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 Birstall to Dewsbury?
7 routes run directly from Birstall to Dewsbury: the 283 (Arriva Yorkshire), the 281 (Arriva Yorkshire), the 283A (Arriva Yorkshire), the AL6 (A Lyles and Son), the AL7 (A Lyles and Son), the JF1 (Arriva Yorkshire), the 183 (Station Coaches). The most frequent is the 283, 25 times each weekday — board at Birstall Market Place B and get off at Northgate N2, about 23 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Birstall to Dewsbury?
Between 19 minutes on the JF1 and 36 on the AL7, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Birstall to Dewsbury?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:27 and the last around 22:55. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Birstall to Dewsbury?
Adult singles from Birstall to Dewsbury: £2.50 on the 283, 281 and 283A (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.