Bus from Castleford to Wakefield
7 direct routes · 24–52 min · first bus 05:09, last bus 00:32 (weekdays).
Next buses to Wakefield as of 15:42
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 189 | Arriva Yorkshire | ~28 min | 52 | Sat 47 · Sun 24 | 05:09 | 22:44 | Mill Lane (opp) | Union Street J | Normanton |
| 157 | Arriva Yorkshire | ~43 min | 12 | Sat 10 · Sun 5 | 07:08 | 18:08 | Bank Street (stop D) | Union Street J | Featherstone & Normanton |
| 187 | Arriva Yorkshire | ~52 min | 11 | Sat 10 · Sun 5 | 06:44 | 16:59 | Cutsyke Social Club (adj) | Union Street J | Normanton |
| 22 | Connexions Buses | ~25 min | 4 | Sat 4 · no Sunday buses | 09:00 | 15:00 | Castleford Bus Station (stand A) | Newmarket Lane | — |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · TK2, WF1, SW1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TK2 | Arriva Yorkshire | ~30 min | 2 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 15:23 | 00:32 | Castleford Bus Station (stand K) | Wakefield Bus Station (stand 16) | Normanton |
| WF1 | Arriva Yorkshire | ~24 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:43 | 16:43 | Castleford Lane | Union Street J | Featherstone & Normanton |
| SW1 | Arriva Yorkshire | ~42 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:28 | 15:28 | Mill Lane (opp) | Union Street J | Normanton & Featherstone |
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 189 bus, 157 bus, 187 bus, 22 bus or SW1 bus timetable.
Fares from Castleford to Wakefield
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 Wakefield?
7 routes run directly from Castleford to Wakefield: the 189 (Arriva Yorkshire), the 157 (Arriva Yorkshire), the 187 (Arriva Yorkshire), the 22 (Connexions Buses), the TK2 (Arriva Yorkshire), the WF1 (Arriva Yorkshire), the SW1 (Arriva Yorkshire). The most frequent is the 189, 52 times each weekday — board at Mill Lane (opp) and get off at Union Street J, about 28 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Castleford to Wakefield?
Between 24 minutes on the WF1 and 52 on the 187, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Normanton on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Castleford to Wakefield?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:09 and the last around 00:32. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Castleford to Wakefield?
Adult singles from Castleford to Wakefield: £2.50 on the 189, 157, TK2 and WF1 (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.
Same journey, other stops
The same trip, starting or ending at a town centre that has its own page here.