🚌 Bus from Wakefield to Castleford
4 direct routes · about 30 min · first bus 07:57, last bus 17:57 (weekdays).
💷 Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes
(England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 157 | Arriva Yorkshire | ~30 min | 15 | 07:57 | 17:57 | Wakefield Bus Station (stand 17) |
| TK2 | Arriva Yorkshire | ~27 min | 3 | 04:59 | 13:57 | Wakefield Bus Station (stand 16) |
| 189 | Arriva Yorkshire | ~32 min | 2 | 23:13 | 23:13 | Wakefield Bus Station (stand 16) |
| WF1 | Arriva Yorkshire | ~23 min | 1 | 08:24 | 08:24 | Wakefield Bus Station (stand 16) |
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Wakefield to Castleford?
4 routes run directly from Wakefield to Castleford: the 157 (Arriva Yorkshire), the TK2 (Arriva Yorkshire), the 189 (Arriva Yorkshire), the WF1 (Arriva Yorkshire).
How long does the bus take from Wakefield to Castleford?
Around 30 minutes on the 157, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Wakefield to Castleford?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 157) leaves around 07:57 and the last around 17:57. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Wakefield to Castleford?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.