🚌 Bus from Leeds to Castleford
7 direct routes · about 71 min · first bus 05:23, last bus 22:36 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 163 | Arriva Yorkshire | ~71 min | 77 | 05:23 | 22:36 | City Square H |
| 168 | Arriva Yorkshire | ~39 min | 43 | 05:23 | 22:00 | Corn Exchange D |
| 140 | Arriva Yorkshire | ~29 min | 40 | 05:39 | 22:40 | Leeds City Bus Station (stand 6) |
| 141 | Arriva Yorkshire | ~29 min | 39 | 05:09 | 21:40 | Leeds City Bus Station (stand 6) |
| 175 | Arriva Yorkshire | ~26 min | 4 | 09:10 | 17:10 | Garforth Main St A |
| 22 | Connexions Buses | ~61 min | 4 | 09:30 | 15:30 | Seacroft Bus Station (stand C) |
| SW8 | Arriva Yorkshire | ~46 min | 1 | 07:28 | 07:28 | Hollyshaw Ln Ring Road Halton |
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.
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).
How long does the bus take from Leeds to Castleford?
Around 71 minutes on the 163, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Leeds to Castleford?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 163) leaves around 05:23 and the last around 22:36. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Leeds to Castleford?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.