Bus from Hemsworth (West Yorkshire) to Carleton (Pontefract)
4 direct routes · 17–52 min · first bus 06:13, last bus 21:50 (weekdays).
Next buses to Carleton (Pontefract) as of 06:15
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Hemsworth, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | Stagecoach Yorkshire | ~32 min | 16 | Sat 15 · Sun 14 | 06:38 | 21:50 | Barewell Hill (end) | Carleton Park Road | Wakefield |
| 38 | Stagecoach Yorkshire | ~29 min | 12 | Sat 10 · no Sunday buses | 06:13 | 17:45 | Hemsworth Bus Station (stand B) | Carleton Park Road | Wakefield |
| 239 | Globe Coaches | ~17 min | 10 | weekdays only | 06:57 | 16:52 | Hemsworth Bus Station (stand A) | Carleton Park Road | — |
| 249 | Globe Coaches | ~52 min | 4 | weekdays only | 09:34 | 15:54 | Hemsworth Bus Station (stand D) | Castlegate Drive | South Elmsall |
Times are for the first boarding point in Hemsworth 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 28 bus, 38 bus, 239 bus or 249 bus timetable.
Fares from Hemsworth to Carleton
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 Hemsworth to Carleton?
4 routes run directly from Hemsworth to Carleton: the 28 (Stagecoach Yorkshire), the 38 (Stagecoach Yorkshire), the 239 (Globe Coaches), the 249 (Globe Coaches). The most frequent is the 28, 16 times each weekday — board at Barewell Hill (end) and get off at Carleton Park Road, about 32 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Hemsworth to Carleton?
Between 17 minutes on the 239 and 52 on the 249, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Wakefield on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Hemsworth to Carleton?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:13 and the last around 21:50. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Hemsworth to Carleton?
Adult singles from Hemsworth to Carleton: £2.50 on the 28 and 38 (Stagecoach Yorkshire) and the 239 and 249 (Globe Coaches). 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.