Bus from Leeds (West Yorkshire) to Castleford
7 direct routes · 37–74 min · first bus 05:15, last bus 22:46 (weekdays).
Next buses to Castleford as of 06:24
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Leeds, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 163 | Arriva Yorkshire | ~36 min | 56 | Sat 50 · Sun 26 | 05:02 | 23:16 | Garforth Main St B (at) | Bank Street (stop D) | — |
| 168 | Arriva Yorkshire | ~41 min | 29 | Sat 26 · Sun 14 | 05:29 | 22:06 | Stafford Street | Bank Street (stop D) | — |
| 140 | Arriva Yorkshire | ~44 min | 27 | Sat 25 · Sun 13 | 05:45 | 22:46 | Stafford Street | Heritage Walk (opp) | — |
| 141 | Arriva Yorkshire | ~37 min | 27 | Sat 25 · Sun 12 | 05:15 | 21:46 | Stafford Street | Aire Street (stop A) | — |
| 175 | Arriva Yorkshire | ~36 min | 5 | Sat 6 · no Sunday buses | 07:10 | 17:25 | Hallfield Avenue (opp) | Bank Street (stop D) | — |
| 22 | Connexions Buses | ~74 min | 4 | weekdays only | 09:36 | 15:36 | Cross Gates Centre D | Castleford Bus Station (stand A) | Wakefield |
| SW8 | Arriva Yorkshire | ~39 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:45 | 07:45 | Garforth Main St B (at) | Bank Street (stop D) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Leeds 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 163 bus, 168 bus, 140 bus, 141 bus, 175 bus or 22 bus timetable.
Fares from Leeds to Castleford
- £2.50 adult single on the 163, 168, 140, 141 and SW8 (Arriva Yorkshire) and the 22 (Connexions Buses)
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 Leeds to Castleford?
7 routes run directly from Leeds to Castleford: the 163 (Arriva Yorkshire), the 168 (Arriva Yorkshire), the 140 (Arriva Yorkshire), the 141 (Arriva Yorkshire), the 175 (Arriva Yorkshire), the 22 (Connexions Buses), the SW8 (Arriva Yorkshire). The most frequent is the 163, 56 times each weekday — board at Garforth Main St B (at) and get off at Bank Street (stop D), about 36 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Leeds to Castleford?
Between 37 minutes on the 141 and 74 on the 22, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Leeds to Castleford?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:15 and the last around 22:46. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Leeds to Castleford?
Adult singles from Leeds to Castleford: £2.50 on the 163, 168, 140, 141 and SW8 (Arriva Yorkshire) and the 22 (Connexions Buses). 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.