Bus from South Elmsall to Crofton (Wakefield)
2 direct routes · about 37 min · first bus 04:57, last bus 23:27 (weekdays).
Next buses to Crofton (Wakefield) as of 11:12
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in South Elmsall, 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 | ~37 min | 57 | Sat 52 · Sun 26 | 04:57 | 23:27 | Carlton Road | Kingsley Avenue (near) | Hemsworth |
| 485 | Globe Coaches | ~34 min | 11 | Sat 10 · Sun 4 | 06:35 | 17:25 | South Elmsall Bus Station (stand C) | Crofton Academy | Pontefract |
Times are for the first boarding point in South Elmsall 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 or 485 bus timetable.
Fares from South Elmsall to Crofton
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 South Elmsall to Crofton?
2 routes run directly from South Elmsall to Crofton: the 496 (Arriva Yorkshire), the 485 (Globe Coaches). The most frequent is the 496, 57 times each weekday — board at Carlton Road and get off at Kingsley Avenue (near), about 37 minutes.
How long does the bus take from South Elmsall to Crofton?
Around 37 minutes on the 496, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Hemsworth on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from South Elmsall to Crofton?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:57 and the last around 23:27. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from South Elmsall to Crofton?
Adult singles from South Elmsall to Crofton: £2.50 on the 496 (Arriva Yorkshire) and the 485 (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.