Bus from Hemsworth (West Yorkshire) to Wakefield
6 direct routes · 31–56 min · first bus 05:13, last bus 23:43 (weekdays).
Next buses to Wakefield as of 06:54
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 496 | Arriva Yorkshire | ~31 min | 57 | Sat 53 · Sun 27 | 05:13 | 23:43 | Hemsworth Academy | Union Street J | — |
| 28 | Stagecoach Yorkshire | ~18 min | 16 | Sat 15 · Sun 14 | 06:38 | 21:50 | Barewell Hill (end) | Taylor Wood Cottages | — |
| 195 | Arriva Yorkshire | ~53 min | 12 | Sat 10 · no Sunday buses | 06:44 | 17:46 | Cedar Business Centre | Union Street J | — |
| 38 | Stagecoach Yorkshire | ~13 min | 12 | Sat 10 · no Sunday buses | 06:13 | 17:45 | Hemsworth Bus Station (stand B) | Taylor Wood Cottages | — |
| 198 | Globe Coaches | ~18 min | 6 | Sat 6 · no Sunday buses | 09:44 | 14:59 | Vale Head Park (opp) | Lakeside Estate | — |
| 195A | Arriva Yorkshire | ~56 min | 5 | Sat 5 · Sun 15 | 18:58 | 22:58 | Cedar Business Centre | Union Street J | — |
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 496 bus, 28 bus, 195 bus, 38 bus, 198 bus or 195A bus timetable.
Fares from Hemsworth to Wakefield
- £2.50 adult single on the 496, 195 and 195A (Arriva Yorkshire), the 28 and 38 (Stagecoach Yorkshire) and the 198 (Globe Coaches)
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 Wakefield?
6 routes run directly from Hemsworth to Wakefield: the 496 (Arriva Yorkshire), the 28 (Stagecoach Yorkshire), the 195 (Arriva Yorkshire), the 38 (Stagecoach Yorkshire), the 198 (Globe Coaches), the 195A (Arriva Yorkshire). The most frequent is the 496, 57 times each weekday — board at Hemsworth Academy and get off at Union Street J, about 31 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Hemsworth to Wakefield?
Between 31 minutes on the 496 and 56 on the 195A, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Hemsworth to Wakefield?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:13 and the last around 23:43. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Hemsworth to Wakefield?
Adult singles from Hemsworth to Wakefield: £2.50 on the 496, 195 and 195A (Arriva Yorkshire), the 28 and 38 (Stagecoach Yorkshire) and the 198 (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.
Same journey, other stops
The same trip, starting or ending at a town centre that has its own page here.