Bus from Castleford to Cross Gates
3 direct routes · 58–76 min · first bus 04:28, last bus 22:13 (weekdays). Today, a Sunday: first bus 07:57, last bus 22:13.
Next buses to Cross Gates as of 18:24
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Castleford, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 163 | Arriva Yorkshire | ~58 min | 53 | Sat 49 · Sun 25 | 04:28 | 22:13 | Bank Street (stop B) | Cross Gates Centre (stop B) | — |
| 22 | Connexions Buses | ~76 min | 3 | weekdays only | 09:00 | 13:00 | Castleford Bus Station (stand A) | Cross Gates Centre C | Wakefield |
| SW8 | Arriva Yorkshire | ~71 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:26 | 15:26 | Cutsyke Social Club (opp) | Cross Gates Station | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Castleford 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 163 bus or 22 bus timetable.
Fares from Castleford to Cross Gates
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 Castleford to Cross Gates?
3 routes run directly from Castleford to Cross Gates: the 163 (Arriva Yorkshire), the 22 (Connexions Buses), the SW8 (Arriva Yorkshire). The most frequent is the 163, 53 times each weekday — board at Bank Street (stop B) and get off at Cross Gates Centre (stop B), about 58 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Castleford to Cross Gates?
Between 58 minutes on the 163 and 76 on the 22, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Castleford to Cross Gates?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:28 and the last around 22:13. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Castleford to Cross Gates?
Adult singles from Castleford to Cross Gates: £2.50 on the 163 and SW8 (Arriva Yorkshire) and the 22 (Connexions Buses). 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.