Bus from Wakefield to Ackton
4 direct routes · 18–44 min · first bus 06:33, last bus 18:02 (weekdays).
Next buses to Ackton as of 08:41
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Wakefield, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 147 | Arriva Yorkshire | ~37 min | 12 | Sat 11 · Sun 4 | 06:33 | 17:33 | Queen Elizabeth Rd (opp) | West End Avenue (at) | Normanton |
| 157 | Arriva Yorkshire | ~21 min | 11 | Sat 10 · Sun 4 | 08:03 | 18:02 | Queen Elizabeth Rd (opp) | Normanton Police Station | Normanton & Castleford |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · WF1, SW1
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WF1 | Arriva Yorkshire | ~18 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:26 | 08:26 | Kirkgate A | Normanton Police Station | Normanton |
| SW1 | Arriva Yorkshire | ~44 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:51 | 07:51 | Kirkgate A | Loscoe Lane (NE bound) | Normanton & Castleford |
Times are for the first boarding point in Wakefield 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 147 bus, 157 bus or SW1 bus timetable.
Fares from Wakefield to Ackton
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 to Ackton?
4 routes run directly from Wakefield to Ackton: the 147 (Arriva Yorkshire), the 157 (Arriva Yorkshire), the WF1 (Arriva Yorkshire), the SW1 (Arriva Yorkshire). The most frequent is the 147, 12 times each weekday — board at Queen Elizabeth Rd (opp) and get off at West End Avenue (at), about 37 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Wakefield to Ackton?
Between 18 minutes on the WF1 and 44 on the SW1, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Normanton on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Wakefield to Ackton?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:33 and the last around 18:02. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Wakefield to Ackton?
Adult singles from Wakefield to Ackton: £2.50 on the 147, 157 and WF1 (Arriva Yorkshire). 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.