Bus from Knottingley to Castleford
4 direct routes · 18–36 min · first bus 07:08, last bus 00:20 (weekdays).
Next buses to Castleford as of 07:18
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Knottingley, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 158 | Ross Travel | ~36 min | 11 | Sat 10 · no Sunday buses | 07:08 | 17:03 | Knottingley Town Hall (at) | Bank Street (stop D) | — |
| 493 | Arriva Yorkshire | ~15 min | 6 | Sat 6 · no Sunday buses | 08:09 | 18:19 | Hill Top (W bound) | Old Garth Croft (adj) | Brotherton |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · TK2, 496
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TK2 | Arriva Yorkshire | ~18 min | 2 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 15:05 | 00:20 | Knottingley Rail Station | Castleford Bus Station (stand K) | — |
| 496 | York Pullman | ~9 min | 1 | Mondays only | 14:34 | 14:34 | Burton Salmon Village (opp) | Old Garth Croft (adj) | Brotherton |
Times are for the first boarding point in Knottingley 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 158 bus, 493 bus or 496 bus timetable.
Fares from Knottingley to Castleford
- £2.50 adult single on the 158 (Ross Travel) and the TK2 (Arriva Yorkshire)
- £3.00 adult single on the 493 (Arriva Yorkshire)
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 Knottingley to Castleford?
4 routes run directly from Knottingley to Castleford: the 158 (Ross Travel), the 493 (Arriva Yorkshire), the TK2 (Arriva Yorkshire), the 496 (York Pullman). The most frequent is the 158, 11 times each weekday — board at Knottingley Town Hall (at) and get off at Bank Street (stop D), about 36 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Knottingley to Castleford?
Between 18 minutes on the TK2 and 36 on the 158, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Knottingley to Castleford?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:08 and the last around 00:20. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Knottingley to Castleford?
Adult singles from Knottingley to Castleford: £2.50 on the 158 (Ross Travel) and the TK2 (Arriva Yorkshire); £3.00 on the 493 (Arriva Yorkshire). 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.