Bus from Upton (South Elmsall) to Wakefield City Centre
2 direct routes · 42–72 min · first bus 05:54, last bus 23:06 (weekdays).
Next buses to Wakefield City Centre as of 12:15
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Upton, 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 | ~72 min | 29 | Sat 27 · Sun 26 | 05:54 | 23:06 | Hill Estate | Union Street J | Hemsworth |
| 485 | Globe Coaches | ~42 min | 11 | Sat 10 · Sun 4 | 06:46 | 17:36 | Hill Estate | Union Street J | Pontefract |
Times are for the first boarding point in Upton 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 Upton to Wakefield City Centre
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 Upton to Wakefield City Centre?
2 routes run directly from Upton to Wakefield City Centre: the 496 (Arriva Yorkshire), the 485 (Globe Coaches). The most frequent is the 496, 29 times each weekday — board at Hill Estate and get off at Union Street J, about 72 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Upton to Wakefield City Centre?
Between 42 minutes on the 485 and 72 on the 496, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Hemsworth on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Upton to Wakefield City Centre?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:54 and the last around 23:06. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Upton to Wakefield City Centre?
Adult singles from Upton to Wakefield City Centre: £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.
Same journey, other stops
The same trip, starting or ending at a town centre that has its own page here.