Bus from Wakefield to South Elmsall
3 direct routes · about 47 min · first bus 04:53, last bus 23:03 (weekdays). Today, a Sunday: first bus 08:33, last bus 23:03.
Next buses to South Elmsall as of 18:28
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 | ~47 min | 55 | Sat 52 · Sun 25 | 04:53 | 23:03 | Kirkgate A | South Elmsall Market | Hemsworth |
| 485 | Globe Coaches | ~50 min | 10 | Sat 11 · Sun 5 | 07:40 | 17:31 | Kirkgate A | South Elmsall Bus Station (stand C) | Pontefract |
| 249 | Globe Coaches | ~26 min | 1 | weekdays only | 05:59 | 05:59 | Elizabeth Avenue | South Elmsall Market | Hemsworth |
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, 485 bus or 249 bus timetable.
Fares from Wakefield to South Elmsall
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 South Elmsall?
3 routes run directly from Wakefield to South Elmsall: the 496 (Arriva Yorkshire), the 485 (Globe Coaches), the 249 (Globe Coaches). The most frequent is the 496, 55 times each weekday — board at Kirkgate A and get off at South Elmsall Market, about 47 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Wakefield to South Elmsall?
Around 47 minutes on the 496, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Hemsworth on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Wakefield to South Elmsall?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:53 and the last around 23:03. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Wakefield to South Elmsall?
Adult singles from Wakefield to South Elmsall: £2.50 on the 496 (Arriva Yorkshire) and the 485 and 249 (Globe Coaches). 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.