Bus from Wakefield to Darton
4 direct routes · 42–62 min · first bus 07:33, last bus 17:38 (weekdays).
Next buses to Darton as of 18:11
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 96 | Globe Holidays | ~42 min | 10 | Sat 10 · no Sunday buses | 07:33 | 17:38 | Kirkgate A | Barnsley Road/Church Street (adj) | Haigh & Kexborough |
| 96A | Globe Holidays | ~44 min | 7 | weekdays only | 09:06 | 17:16 | Kirkgate A | Barnsley Road/Church Street (adj) | Haigh & Kexborough |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · 97, 97A
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97 | Globe Holidays | ~56 min | 2 | weekdays only | 15:05 | 17:26 | Kirkgate A | Station Road/School Street (opp) | Staincross & Mapplewell |
| 97A | Globe Holidays | ~62 min | 1 | weekdays only | 12:06 | 12:06 | Kirkgate A | Station Road/School Street (opp) | Haigh, Staincross & Mapplewell |
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 96 bus, 96A bus, 97 bus or 97A bus timetable.
Fares from Wakefield to Darton
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 Darton?
4 routes run directly from Wakefield to Darton: the 96 (Globe Holidays), the 96A (Globe Holidays), the 97 (Globe Holidays), the 97A (Globe Holidays). The most frequent is the 96, 10 times each weekday — board at Kirkgate A and get off at Barnsley Road/Church Street (adj), about 42 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Wakefield to Darton?
Between 42 minutes on the 96 and 62 on the 97A, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Haigh, Kexborough on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Wakefield to Darton?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:33 and the last around 17:38. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Wakefield to Darton?
Adult singles from Wakefield to Darton: £3.00 on the 96, 96A, 97 and 97A (Globe Holidays). 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.