🚌 Bus from Wakefield to Upton (South Elmsall)
3 direct routes · about 59 min · first bus 05:47, last bus 22:00 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 496 | Arriva Yorkshire | ~59 min | 53 | 05:47 | 22:00 | Wakefield Bus Station (stand 14) |
| 485 | Globe Coaches | ~43 min | 15 | 07:37 | 17:30 | Wakefield Bus Station (stand 13) |
| 249 | Globe Coaches | ~38 min | 1 | 05:58 | 05:58 | Regent Street (on) |
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 Upton?
3 routes run directly from Wakefield to Upton: the 496 (Arriva Yorkshire), the 485 (Globe Coaches), the 249 (Globe Coaches).
How long does the bus take from Wakefield to Upton?
Around 59 minutes on the 496, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Wakefield to Upton?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 496) leaves around 05:47 and the last around 22:00. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Wakefield to Upton?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.