Bus from Darton to Wakefield City Centre
4 direct routes · 45–67 min · first bus 06:42, last bus 17:32 (weekdays).
Next buses to Wakefield City Centre as of 06:41
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Darton, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 96 | Globe Holidays | ~45 min | 8 | Sat 10 · no Sunday buses | 06:42 | 14:04 | Barnsley Road/Church Street (opp) | Union Street J | Kexborough & Haigh |
| 96A | Globe Holidays | ~49 min | 7 | weekdays only | 10:32 | 17:32 | Barnsley Road/Church Street (opp) | Union Street J | Kexborough & Haigh |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · 97A, 97
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97A | Globe Holidays | ~67 min | 2 | weekdays only | 09:14 | 13:14 | Station Road/School Street | Union Street J | Mapplewell, Staincross & Haigh |
| 97 | Globe Holidays | ~56 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:31 | 07:31 | Station Road/School Street | Union Street J | Mapplewell & Staincross |
Times are for the first boarding point in Darton 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 96 bus, 96A bus, 97A bus or 97 bus timetable.
Fares from Darton to Wakefield City Centre
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 Darton to Wakefield City Centre?
4 routes run directly from Darton to Wakefield City Centre: the 96 (Globe Holidays), the 96A (Globe Holidays), the 97A (Globe Holidays), the 97 (Globe Holidays). The most frequent is the 96, 8 times each weekday — board at Barnsley Road/Church Street (opp) and get off at Union Street J, about 45 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Darton to Wakefield City Centre?
Between 45 minutes on the 96 and 67 on the 97A, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Kexborough, Haigh on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Darton to Wakefield City Centre?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:42 and the last around 17:32. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Darton to Wakefield City Centre?
Adult singles from Darton to Wakefield City Centre: £3.00 on the 96, 96A, 97A and 97 (Globe Holidays). 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.