Bus from Crofton (Wakefield) to Wakefield City Centre
7 direct routes · 9–25 min · first bus 05:19, last bus 23:58 (weekdays).
Next buses to Wakefield City Centre as of 12:13
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 | ~13 min | 57 | Sat 53 · Sun 27 | 05:28 | 23:58 | Kingsley Avenue (near) | Union Street J | — |
| 148 | Arriva Yorkshire | ~13 min | 27 | Sat 26 · Sun 14 | 06:01 | 21:27 | Kingsley Avenue (near) | Union Street J | — |
| 196 | Arriva Yorkshire | ~25 min | 25 | Sat 22 · no Sunday buses | 05:49 | 18:35 | Crofton Academy | Union Street J | — |
| 195 | Arriva Yorkshire | ~25 min | 24 | Sat 22 · Sun 10 | 05:19 | 18:14 | Crofton Academy | Union Street J | — |
| 485 | Globe Coaches | ~19 min | 11 | Sat 10 · Sun 5 | 07:09 | 17:59 | Crofton Academy | Union Street J | — |
| 195A | Arriva Yorkshire | ~20 min | 5 | Sat 5 · Sun 15 | 19:34 | 23:34 | Crofton Academy | Union Street J | — |
| SW1 | Arriva Yorkshire | ~9 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:01 | 16:01 | Kingsley Avenue (near) | Union Street J | — |
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, 148 bus, 196 bus, 195 bus, 485 bus, 195A bus or SW1 bus timetable.
Fares from Crofton to Wakefield City Centre
- £2.50 adult single on the 496, 148, 196, 195 and 195A (Arriva Yorkshire) and the 485 (Globe Coaches)
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 Wakefield City Centre?
7 routes run directly from Crofton to Wakefield City Centre: the 496 (Arriva Yorkshire), the 148 (Arriva Yorkshire), the 196 (Arriva Yorkshire), the 195 (Arriva Yorkshire), the 485 (Globe Coaches), the 195A (Arriva Yorkshire), the SW1 (Arriva Yorkshire). The most frequent is the 496, 57 times each weekday — board at Kingsley Avenue (near) and get off at Union Street J, about 13 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Crofton to Wakefield City Centre?
Between 9 minutes on the SW1 and 25 on the 196, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Crofton to Wakefield City Centre?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:19 and the last around 23:58. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Crofton to Wakefield City Centre?
Adult singles from Crofton to Wakefield City Centre: £2.50 on the 496, 148, 196, 195 and 195A (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.