Bus from Knottingley to Wakefield
4 direct routes · 46–62 min · first bus 05:12, last bus 00:20 (weekdays).
Next buses to Wakefield as of 11:47
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 148 | Arriva Yorkshire | ~62 min | 27 | Sat 26 · Sun 13 | 05:12 | 20:45 | Knottingley Town Hall (at) | Union Street J | Pontefract & Featherstone |
| 149 | Arriva Yorkshire | ~61 min | 24 | Sat 20 · Sun 10 | 07:23 | 21:45 | Knottingley Town Hall (at) | Union Street J | Pontefract & Featherstone |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · TK1, TK2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TK1 | Arriva Yorkshire | ~46 min | 2 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 15:00 | 00:15 | TK Maxx Knottingley | Union Street J | Pontefract & Featherstone |
| TK2 | Arriva Yorkshire | ~48 min | 2 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 15:05 | 00:20 | Knottingley Rail Station | Wakefield Bus Station (stand 16) | Castleford & Normanton |
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 148 bus or 149 bus timetable.
Fares from Knottingley to Wakefield
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 Wakefield?
4 routes run directly from Knottingley to Wakefield: the 148 (Arriva Yorkshire), the 149 (Arriva Yorkshire), the TK1 (Arriva Yorkshire), the TK2 (Arriva Yorkshire). The most frequent is the 148, 27 times each weekday — board at Knottingley Town Hall (at) and get off at Union Street J, about 62 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Knottingley to Wakefield?
Between 46 minutes on the TK1 and 62 on the 148, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Pontefract, Featherstone on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Knottingley to Wakefield?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:12 and the last around 00:20. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Knottingley to Wakefield?
Adult singles from Knottingley to Wakefield: £2.50 on the 148, 149, TK1 and TK2 (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.
Same journey, other stops
The same trip, starting or ending at a town centre that has its own page here.