Bus from Wakefield to Featherstone (West Yorkshire)
9 direct routes · 18–49 min · first bus 04:59, last bus 22:34 (weekdays).
Next buses to Featherstone (West Yorkshire) as of 03:35
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 149 | Arriva Yorkshire | ~24 min | 27 | Sat 21 · Sun 9 | 04:59 | 22:34 | Kirkgate A | Featherstone Station Lane (E bound) | — |
| 148 | Arriva Yorkshire | ~24 min | 26 | Sat 26 · Sun 15 | 05:29 | 21:34 | Kirkgate A | Featherstone Station Lane (E bound) | — |
| 147 | Arriva Yorkshire | ~48 min | 12 | Sat 11 · Sun 4 | 06:33 | 17:33 | Queen Elizabeth Rd (opp) | Featherstone Station Lane (E bound) | Normanton |
| 157 | Arriva Yorkshire | ~21 min | 11 | Sat 10 · Sun 4 | 08:03 | 18:02 | Queen Elizabeth Rd (opp) | Normanton Police Station | Normanton & Castleford |
5 occasional services — once or twice a day · TK1, CA1, WF1, CA2, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TK1 | Arriva Yorkshire | ~20 min | 2 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 05:12 | 14:06 | Kirkgate A | Featherstone Station Lane (E bound) | — |
| CA1 | Arriva Yorkshire | ~5 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:22 | 15:22 | Sharlston RLFC (opp) | Red Lane (opp) | — |
| WF1 | Arriva Yorkshire | ~18 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:26 | 08:26 | Kirkgate A | Normanton Police Station | Normanton |
| CA2 | Arriva Yorkshire | ~8 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:15 | 15:15 | Crofton Academy | Red Lane | — |
| SW1 | Arriva Yorkshire | ~49 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:51 | 07:51 | Kirkgate A | St Wilfrids RC High School | Normanton & Castleford |
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 149 bus, 148 bus, 147 bus, 157 bus or SW1 bus timetable.
Fares from Wakefield to Featherstone
- £2.50 adult single on the 149, 148, 147, 157, TK1 and WF1 (Arriva Yorkshire)
- £2.20 adult single on the CA1 (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 Featherstone?
9 routes run directly from Wakefield to Featherstone: the 149 (Arriva Yorkshire), the 148 (Arriva Yorkshire), the 147 (Arriva Yorkshire), the 157 (Arriva Yorkshire), the TK1 (Arriva Yorkshire), the CA1 (Arriva Yorkshire), the WF1 (Arriva Yorkshire), the CA2 (Arriva Yorkshire), the SW1 (Arriva Yorkshire). The most frequent is the 149, 27 times each weekday — board at Kirkgate A and get off at Featherstone Station Lane (E bound), about 24 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Wakefield to Featherstone?
Between 18 minutes on the WF1 and 49 on the SW1, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Wakefield to Featherstone?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:59 and the last around 22:34. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Wakefield to Featherstone?
Adult singles from Wakefield to Featherstone: £2.50 on the 149, 148, 147, 157, TK1 and WF1 (Arriva Yorkshire); £2.20 on the CA1 (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.