Bus from Wakefield to Altofts
4 direct routes · 10–35 min · first bus 04:59, last bus 22:57 (weekdays). Today, a Sunday: first bus 04:59, last bus 23:01.
Next buses to Altofts as of 18:15
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 157 | Arriva Yorkshire | ~11 min | 14 | Sat 13 · Sun 7 | 08:03 | 22:57 | Queen Elizabeth Rd (opp) | Church Road | — |
| 147 | Arriva Yorkshire | ~12 min | 14 | Sat 13 · Sun 6 | 06:33 | 22:02 | Queen Elizabeth Rd (opp) | Church Road | — |
| 187 | Arriva Yorkshire | ~35 min | 11 | Sat 10 · Sun 5 | 07:45 | 18:00 | Kirkgate A | Altofts Hall Road (opp) | — |
| TK2 | Arriva Yorkshire | ~10 min | 2 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 04:59 | 13:57 | Wakefield Bus Station (stand 16) | Church Road | — |
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 157 bus, 147 bus or 187 bus timetable.
Fares from Wakefield to Altofts
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 Altofts?
4 routes run directly from Wakefield to Altofts: the 157 (Arriva Yorkshire), the 147 (Arriva Yorkshire), the 187 (Arriva Yorkshire), the TK2 (Arriva Yorkshire). The most frequent is the 157, 14 times each weekday — board at Queen Elizabeth Rd (opp) and get off at Church Road, about 11 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Wakefield to Altofts?
Between 10 minutes on the TK2 and 35 on the 187, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Wakefield to Altofts?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:59 and the last around 22:57. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Wakefield to Altofts?
Adult singles from Wakefield to Altofts: £2.50 on the 157, 147 and TK2 (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.