Bus from Wakefield to Doncaster Town Centre
1 direct route · about 78 min · first bus 05:30, last bus 16:11 (weekdays).
Next buses to Doncaster Town Centre as of 18:25
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 496 | Arriva Yorkshire | ~78 min | 3 | Sat 3 · no Sunday buses | 05:30 | 16:11 | Kirkgate A | North Bridge Road/Church Way (adj) | Hemsworth, South Elmsall, Adwick le Street & Highfields |
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 496 bus timetable.
Fares from Wakefield to Doncaster Town Centre
- £3.00 adult single on the 496 (Arriva Yorkshire)
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 Doncaster Town Centre?
The 496 (Arriva Yorkshire) runs directly from Wakefield to Doncaster Town Centre. Board at Kirkgate A and get off at North Bridge Road/Church Way (adj); the journey takes about 78 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Wakefield to Doncaster Town Centre?
Around 78 minutes on the 496, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Hemsworth, South Elmsall, Adwick le Street, Highfields on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Wakefield to Doncaster Town Centre?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:30 and the last around 16:11. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Wakefield to Doncaster Town Centre?
An adult single from Wakefield to Doncaster Town Centre is £3.00 on the 496 (Arriva Yorkshire), from Kirkgate A to North Bridge Road/Church Way (adj). 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.