🚌 Bus from Dewsbury to Wakefield City Centre
5 direct routes · about 45 min · first bus 05:27, last bus 23:04 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 268 | Arriva Yorkshire | ~45 min | 80 | 05:27 | 23:04 | Dewsbury & District Hospital (stop B) |
| 126 | Arriva Yorkshire | ~49 min | 80 | 05:06 | 23:06 | Dewsbury Bus Station (stop 1) |
| 116 | First Leeds | ~42 min | 42 | 07:54 | 19:08 | Skylark Drive |
| 212 | Go Ahead West Yorkshire | ~73 min | 1 | 15:10 | 15:10 | Dewsbury Bus Station (stand 7) |
| 564 | National Express | ~20 min | 1 | 07:10 | 07:10 | Dewsbury Rail Station |
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 Wakefield City Centre?
5 routes run directly from Dewsbury to Wakefield City Centre: the 268 (Arriva Yorkshire), the 126 (Arriva Yorkshire), the 116 (First Leeds), the 212 (Go Ahead West Yorkshire), the 564 (National Express).
How long does the bus take from Dewsbury to Wakefield City Centre?
Around 45 minutes on the 268, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Dewsbury to Wakefield City Centre?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 268) leaves around 05:27 and the last around 23:04. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Dewsbury to Wakefield City Centre?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.