Bus from Thornes to Wakefield City Centre
9 direct routes · 7–15 min · first bus 05:42, last bus 23:41 (weekdays).
Next buses to Wakefield City Centre as of 07:22
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Thornes, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 126 | Arriva Yorkshire | ~7 min | 55 | Sat 49 · Sun 25 | 05:42 | 23:41 | Gill Sike Road (opp) | Union Street J | — |
| 231 | Arriva Yorkshire | ~7 min | 16 | Sat 13 · Sun 7 | 05:58 | 22:28 | Gill Sike Road (opp) | Union Street J | — |
| 232 | Arriva Yorkshire | ~7 min | 15 | Sat 13 · Sun 8 | 06:28 | 23:28 | Gill Sike Road (opp) | Union Street J | — |
| X1 | Team Pennine | ~9 min | 14 | Sat 12 · Sun 5 | 06:15 | 21:03 | Clarence Park (at) | Union Street J | — |
| 107 | Arriva Yorkshire | ~12 min | 14 | Sat 12 · no Sunday buses | 05:47 | 18:52 | Holmfield Lane (opp) | Union Street J | — |
| 116 | First Leeds | ~7 min | 12 | Sat 11 · Sun 9 | 08:32 | 19:43 | Gill Sike Road (opp) | Union Street J | — |
| 120 | Globe Coaches | ~15 min | 4 | Sat 4 · no Sunday buses | 09:49 | 15:49 | Gill Sike Road (opp) | Union Street J | — |
| 120A | Globe Coaches | ~15 min | 4 | Sat 4 · no Sunday buses | 10:49 | 17:29 | Gill Sike Road (opp) | Union Street J | — |
| 232S | Arriva Yorkshire | ~7 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:37 | 16:37 | Gill Sike Road (opp) | Union Street J | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Thornes 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 126 bus, 231 bus, 232 bus, X1 bus, 107 bus, 116 bus, 120 bus or 120A bus timetable.
Fares from Thornes to Wakefield City Centre
- £2.20 adult single on the 126 (Arriva Yorkshire)
- £2.50 adult single on the 231, 232, 107 and 232S (Arriva Yorkshire) and the 116 (First Leeds)
- £1.60 adult single on the X1 (Team Pennine)
- £2.30 adult single on the 120 and 120A (Globe Coaches)
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 Thornes to Wakefield City Centre?
9 routes run directly from Thornes to Wakefield City Centre: the 126 (Arriva Yorkshire), the 231 (Arriva Yorkshire), the 232 (Arriva Yorkshire), the X1 (Team Pennine), the 107 (Arriva Yorkshire), the 116 (First Leeds), the 120 (Globe Coaches), the 120A (Globe Coaches), the 232S (Arriva Yorkshire). The most frequent is the 126, 55 times each weekday — board at Gill Sike Road (opp) and get off at Union Street J, about 7 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Thornes to Wakefield City Centre?
Between 7 minutes on the 126 and 15 on the 120, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Thornes to Wakefield City Centre?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:42 and the last around 23:41. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Thornes to Wakefield City Centre?
Adult singles from Thornes to Wakefield City Centre: £2.20 on the 126 (Arriva Yorkshire); £2.50 on the 231, 232, 107 and 232S (Arriva Yorkshire) and the 116 (First Leeds); £1.60 on the X1 (Team Pennine); £2.30 on the 120 and 120A (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.