🚌 Bus from Wakefield to Rothwell
3 direct routes · about 34 min · first bus 05:20, last bus 21:25 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 444 | Arriva Yorkshire | ~34 min | 40 | 05:20 | 21:25 | Wakefield Bus Station (stand 20) |
| 446 | Arriva Yorkshire | ~58 min | 1 | 15:12 | 15:12 | St. Thomas a Becket School |
| 444S | Arriva Yorkshire | ~34 min | 1 | 14:20 | 14:20 | Wakefield Bus Station (stand 20) |
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 Rothwell?
3 routes run directly from Wakefield to Rothwell: the 444 (Arriva Yorkshire), the 446 (Arriva Yorkshire), the 444S (Arriva Yorkshire).
How long does the bus take from Wakefield to Rothwell?
Around 34 minutes on the 444, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Wakefield to Rothwell?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 444) leaves around 05:20 and the last around 21:25. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Wakefield to Rothwell?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.