Bus from Dewsbury to Birstall (Batley)
6 direct routes · 14–34 min · first bus 05:00, last bus 22:30 (weekdays).
Next buses to Birstall (Batley) as of 08:10
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Dewsbury, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 281 | Arriva Yorkshire | ~34 min | 26 | Sat 23 · Sun 10 | 05:00 | 17:58 | Dewsbury Bus Station (stop 3) | Birstall Market Place A | — |
| 283 | Arriva Yorkshire | ~29 min | 25 | Sat 22 · Sun 10 | 05:05 | 17:43 | Dewsbury Bus Station (stop 3) | Birstall Market Place A | — |
| 283A | Arriva Yorkshire | ~28 min | 5 | Sat 5 · Sun 5 | 18:30 | 22:30 | Dewsbury Bus Station (stop 3) | Birstall Market Place A | — |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · AL6, AL7, JF1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL6 | A Lyles and Son | ~18 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:30 | 15:30 | Westborough High School (adj) | Denby Close | Heckmondwike & Cleckheaton |
| AL7 | A Lyles and Son | ~20 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:30 | 15:30 | Westborough High School (adj) | Birstall Market Place A | Heckmondwike |
| JF1 | Arriva Yorkshire | ~14 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:30 | 15:30 | Westborough High School (adj) | Sovereign Close | Heckmondwike |
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.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 281 bus, 283 bus or JF1 bus timetable.
Fares from Dewsbury to Birstall
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 Dewsbury to Birstall?
6 routes run directly from Dewsbury to Birstall: the 281 (Arriva Yorkshire), the 283 (Arriva Yorkshire), the 283A (Arriva Yorkshire), the AL6 (A Lyles and Son), the AL7 (A Lyles and Son), the JF1 (Arriva Yorkshire). The most frequent is the 281, 26 times each weekday — board at Dewsbury Bus Station (stop 3) and get off at Birstall Market Place A, about 34 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Dewsbury to Birstall?
Between 14 minutes on the JF1 and 34 on the 281, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Dewsbury to Birstall?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:00 and the last around 22:30. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Dewsbury to Birstall?
Adult singles from Dewsbury to Birstall: £2.50 on the 281, 283 and 283A (Arriva Yorkshire). 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.