Bus from Doncaster Town Centre to Wakefield
1 direct route · about 81 min · first bus 07:08, last bus 17:48 (weekdays).
Next buses to Wakefield as of 11:43
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Doncaster Town Centre, 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 | ~81 min | 2 | Sat 2 · no Sunday buses | 07:08 | 17:48 | North Bridge Road/Elwis Street (adj) | Union Street J | Highfields, Adwick le Street, South Elmsall & Hemsworth |
Times are for the first boarding point in Doncaster Town Centre 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 timetable.
Fares from Doncaster Town Centre to Wakefield
- £3.00 adult single on the 496 (Arriva Yorkshire)
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 Doncaster Town Centre to Wakefield?
The 496 (Arriva Yorkshire) runs directly from Doncaster Town Centre to Wakefield. Board at North Bridge Road/Elwis Street (adj) and get off at Union Street J; the journey takes about 81 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Doncaster Town Centre to Wakefield?
Around 81 minutes on the 496, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Highfields, Adwick le Street, South Elmsall, Hemsworth on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Doncaster Town Centre to Wakefield?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:08 and the last around 17:48. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Doncaster Town Centre to Wakefield?
An adult single from Doncaster Town Centre to Wakefield is £3.00 on the 496 (Arriva Yorkshire), from North Bridge Road/Elwis Street (adj) to Union Street J. 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.