🚌 Bus from Dewsbury to Birstall
5 direct routes · about 33 min · first bus 05:00, last bus 18:00 (weekdays).
💷 Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes
(England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 281 | Arriva Yorkshire | ~33 min | 36 | 05:00 | 18:00 | Dewsbury Bus Station (stop 3) |
| 283A | Arriva Yorkshire | ~27 min | 10 | 18:30 | 22:30 | Dewsbury Bus Station (stop 3) |
| 283 | Arriva Yorkshire | ~24 min | 1 | 05:00 | 05:00 | Dewsbury Bus Station (stop 4) |
| AL6 | A Lyles and Son | ~20 min | 1 | 15:30 | 15:30 | Westborough High School (adj) |
| AL7 | A Lyles and Son | ~20 min | 1 | 15:30 | 15:30 | Westborough High School (adj) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Dewsbury on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Dewsbury to Birstall?
5 routes run directly from Dewsbury to Birstall: the 281 (Arriva Yorkshire), the 283A (Arriva Yorkshire), the 283 (Arriva Yorkshire), the AL6 (A Lyles and Son), the AL7 (A Lyles and Son).
How long does the bus take from Dewsbury to Birstall?
Around 33 minutes on the 281, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Dewsbury to Birstall?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 281) leaves around 05:00 and the last around 18:00. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Dewsbury to Birstall?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.