Bus from Wakefield to Castleford
8 direct routes · 21–46 min · first bus 04:59, last bus 23:16 (weekdays).
Next buses to Castleford as of 07:15
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 189 | Arriva Yorkshire | ~23 min | 54 | Sat 49 · Sun 25 | 05:18 | 23:16 | Kirkgate A | Mill Lane (at) | Normanton |
| 157 | Arriva Yorkshire | ~25 min | 13 | Sat 12 · Sun 6 | 08:03 | 21:01 | Queen Elizabeth Rd (opp) | Cutsyke Social Club (opp) | Normanton & Featherstone |
| 187 | Arriva Yorkshire | ~46 min | 11 | Sat 10 · Sun 5 | 07:45 | 18:00 | Kirkgate A | Cutsyke Social Club (opp) | Normanton |
| 22 | Connexions Buses | ~22 min | 4 | Sat 4 · no Sunday buses | 10:28 | 16:28 | Newmarket Lane Aberford Rd (stop) | Castleford Bus Station (stand A) | — |
4 occasional services — once or twice a day · 147, TK2, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 147 | Arriva Yorkshire | ~23 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 20:02 | 22:02 | Queen Elizabeth Rd (opp) | Choke Churl Bridge (on) | Normanton |
| TK2 | Arriva Yorkshire | ~28 min | 2 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 04:59 | 13:57 | Wakefield Bus Station (stand 16) | Castleford Bus Station (stand K) | Normanton |
| WF1 | Arriva Yorkshire | ~21 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:26 | 08:26 | Kirkgate A | Castleford Lane (stop) | Normanton & Featherstone |
| SW1 | Arriva Yorkshire | ~42 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:51 | 07:51 | Kirkgate A | Mill Lane (at) | Featherstone & Normanton |
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 189 bus, 157 bus, 187 bus, 22 bus, 147 bus or SW1 bus timetable.
Fares from Wakefield to Castleford
- £2.50 adult single on the 189, 157, 147, TK2 and WF1 (Arriva Yorkshire) and the 22 (Connexions Buses)
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 Castleford?
8 routes run directly from Wakefield to Castleford: the 189 (Arriva Yorkshire), the 157 (Arriva Yorkshire), the 187 (Arriva Yorkshire), the 22 (Connexions Buses), the 147 (Arriva Yorkshire), the TK2 (Arriva Yorkshire), the WF1 (Arriva Yorkshire), the SW1 (Arriva Yorkshire). The most frequent is the 189, 54 times each weekday — board at Kirkgate A and get off at Mill Lane (at), about 23 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Wakefield to Castleford?
Between 21 minutes on the WF1 and 46 on the 187, 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 Castleford?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:59 and the last around 23:16. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Wakefield to Castleford?
Adult singles from Wakefield to Castleford: £2.50 on the 189, 157, 147, TK2 and WF1 (Arriva Yorkshire) and the 22 (Connexions Buses). 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.