🚌 Bus from Halifax Town Centre to Ainley Top
3 direct routes · about 26 min · first bus 04:10, last bus 23:15 (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 | ~26 min | 85 | 04:10 | 23:15 | Halifax Bus Station (stand Q) |
| X1 | First Halifax, Calder Valley & Huddersfield | ~21 min | 85 | 04:40 | 22:48 | Halifax Bus Station (stand Q) |
| 343 | Team Pennine | ~42 min | 12 | 05:55 | 17:30 | Halifax Bus Station (stand R) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Halifax Town Centre 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 Halifax Town Centre to Ainley Top?
3 routes run directly from Halifax Town Centre 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 Halifax Town Centre to Ainley Top?
Around 26 minutes on the 501, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Halifax Town Centre to Ainley Top?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 501) leaves around 04:10 and the last around 23:15. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Halifax Town Centre to Ainley Top?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.