Bus from Wakefield City Centre to Crofton (Wakefield)
7 direct routes · 8–22 min · first bus 04:52, last bus 23:02 (weekdays).
Next buses to Crofton (Wakefield) as of 08:10
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Wakefield City Centre, 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 | ~11 min | 55 | Sat 52 · Sun 25 | 04:52 | 23:02 | Kirkgate E | Kingsley Avenue | — |
| 148 | Arriva Yorkshire | ~11 min | 26 | Sat 26 · Sun 15 | 05:27 | 21:32 | Kirkgate E | Kingsley Avenue | — |
| 195 | Arriva Yorkshire | ~22 min | 22 | Sat 19 · Sun 9 | 06:32 | 17:40 | Kirkgate E | Crofton Academy (at) | — |
| 196 | Arriva Yorkshire | ~22 min | 21 | Sat 21 · no Sunday buses | 07:23 | 17:55 | Kirkgate E | Crofton Academy (at) | — |
| 485 | Globe Coaches | ~15 min | 10 | Sat 11 · Sun 5 | 07:39 | 17:29 | Kirkgate E | Crofton Academy (at) | — |
| 195A | Arriva Yorkshire | ~22 min | 5 | Sat 5 · Sun 15 | 18:47 | 22:47 | Kirkgate E | Crofton Academy (at) | — |
| SW1 | Arriva Yorkshire | ~8 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:51 | 07:51 | Kirkgate E | Kingsley Avenue | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Wakefield City Centre 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, 148 bus, 195 bus, 196 bus, 485 bus, 195A bus or SW1 bus timetable.
Fares from Wakefield City Centre to Crofton
- £2.50 adult single on the 496, 148, 195, 196 and 195A (Arriva Yorkshire) and the 485 (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 Wakefield City Centre to Crofton?
7 routes run directly from Wakefield City Centre to Crofton: the 496 (Arriva Yorkshire), the 148 (Arriva Yorkshire), the 195 (Arriva Yorkshire), the 196 (Arriva Yorkshire), the 485 (Globe Coaches), the 195A (Arriva Yorkshire), the SW1 (Arriva Yorkshire). The most frequent is the 496, 55 times each weekday — board at Kirkgate E and get off at Kingsley Avenue, about 11 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Wakefield City Centre to Crofton?
Between 8 minutes on the SW1 and 22 on the 195, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Wakefield City Centre to Crofton?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:52 and the last around 23:02. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Wakefield City Centre to Crofton?
Adult singles from Wakefield City Centre to Crofton: £2.50 on the 496, 148, 195, 196 and 195A (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.