Bus from Crofton (Wakefield) to South Elmsall
2 direct routes · about 37 min · first bus 05:03, last bus 23:13 (weekdays).
Next buses to South Elmsall as of 13:20
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Crofton, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 496 | Arriva Yorkshire | ~37 min | 55 | Sat 52 · Sun 25 | 05:03 | 23:13 | Kingsley Avenue | South Elmsall Market | Hemsworth |
| 485 | Globe Coaches | ~36 min | 10 | Sat 11 · Sun 5 | 07:54 | 17:44 | Crofton Academy (at) | South Elmsall Bus Station (stand C) | Pontefract |
Times are for the first boarding point in Crofton 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 496 bus or 485 bus timetable.
Fares from Crofton to South Elmsall
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 Crofton to South Elmsall?
2 routes run directly from Crofton to South Elmsall: the 496 (Arriva Yorkshire), the 485 (Globe Coaches). The most frequent is the 496, 55 times each weekday — board at Kingsley Avenue and get off at South Elmsall Market, about 37 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Crofton to South Elmsall?
Around 37 minutes on the 496, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Hemsworth on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Crofton to South Elmsall?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:03 and the last around 23:13. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Crofton to South Elmsall?
Adult singles from Crofton to South Elmsall: £2.50 on the 496 (Arriva Yorkshire) and the 485 (Globe Coaches). 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.