Bus from Elland to Ainley Top
3 direct routes · 4–10 min · first bus 04:24, last bus 23:30 (weekdays).
Next buses to Ainley Top as of 10:04
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Elland, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 501 | First Halifax, Calder Valley & Huddersfield | ~10 min | 57 | Sat 49 · Sun 28 | 04:24 | 23:30 | Burley Street (opp) | Cedar Court Hotel | — |
| X1 | First Halifax, Calder Valley & Huddersfield | ~4 min | 56 | Sat 48 · Sun 29 | 04:54 | 23:03 | Elland Huddersfield Road (S bound) | Ainley Top (S bound) | — |
| 343 | Team Pennine | ~10 min | 12 | Sat 11 · no Sunday buses | 06:19 | 18:03 | Elland Huddersfield Road (S bound) | Blackley New Road (SE 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.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 501 bus, X1 bus or 343 bus timetable.
Fares from Elland to Ainley Top
- £2.50 adult single on the 501 and X1 (First Halifax, Calder Valley & Huddersfield) and the 343 (Team Pennine)
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 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). The most frequent is the 501, 57 times each weekday — board at Burley Street (opp) and get off at Cedar Court Hotel, about 10 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Elland to Ainley Top?
Between 4 minutes on the X1 and 10 on the 501, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Elland to Ainley Top?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:24 and the last around 23:30. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Elland to Ainley Top?
Adult singles from Elland to Ainley Top: £2.50 on the 501 and X1 (First Halifax, Calder Valley & Huddersfield) and the 343 (Team Pennine). 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.