🚌 Bus from Elland to Ainley Top
3 direct routes · about 6 min · first bus 04:25, last bus 23:31 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 501 | First Halifax, Calder Valley & Huddersfield | ~6 min | 85 | 04:25 | 23:31 | Southgate (stop C) |
| X1 | First Halifax, Calder Valley & Huddersfield | ~4 min | 85 | 04:54 | 23:03 | Elland Huddersfield Road (S bound) |
| 343 | Team Pennine | ~12 min | 12 | 06:19 | 18:03 | Elland Huddersfield Road (S bound) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Elland 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 Elland to Ainley Top?
3 routes run directly from Elland to Ainley Top: the 501 (First Halifax, Calder Valley & Huddersfield), the X1 (First Halifax, Calder Valley & Huddersfield), the 343 (Team Pennine).
How long does the bus take from Elland to Ainley Top?
Around 6 minutes on the 501, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Elland to Ainley Top?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 501) leaves around 04:25 and the last around 23:31. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Elland to Ainley Top?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.