540 Goldthorpe to Scawsby via Barnburgh, Sprotbrough

Operated by Wilfreda Beehive. Registered as running via Barnbugh, Cadeby, Sprotbrough. First bus 07:43, last bus 15:05. 2 journeys on weekdays. Fares: singles usually capped at £3 — more.

Next towards Scawsby from Barnburgh Lane/Princess Road (adj): tomorrow 07:43

Next towards Goldthorpe from Barnburgh Lane/Risedale Road (at): 15:05

Wanted a different 540? 3 other bus routes are numbered 540 elsewhere in the UK — see every 540 bus timetable by area.

Timetable

Ends at Scawsby, Barnsley Road · Monday to Friday · 1 journey
Stop 07:43
Barnburgh Lane/Princess Road (adj) 07:43
Barnburgh Lane/Church Lane (nr) 07:46
Cadeby Lane/The Paddocks (opp) 07:59
Main Street/Thorpe Lane (adj) 08:09
Barnsley Road/Emley Drive (at) 08:20

Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. Switch a table to All stops for every stop it calls at, or open a stop's own page for live departures there.

Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 Dec 2026, then £2 — check with Wilfreda Beehive whether this route takes part. Details →

Fares on the 540

Child single £1.00 · Child return £1.60

Wilfreda Luxury Coaches Ltd's published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 25 September 2026. A fare stage is a group of neighbouring stops that are priced the same. Fares change — check with Wilfreda Beehive before you travel.

Tickets on the 540

Wilfreda Beehive publishes singles and day returns on this route for children.

Child Return · Child Single

Ticket types come from Wilfreda Beehive's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 30 September 2026. Prices for singles and returns are under Fares above; for the others, check with Wilfreda Beehive.

Route map

All stops on route 540

540 towards Scawsby

All 14 stops
  1. Barnburgh Lane/Princess Road (adj) Goldthorpe
  2. Barnburgh Lane/Green Lane (opp) Barnburgh
  3. Barnburgh Lane/Church Lane (nr) Barnburgh
  4. Ludwell Hill/Doncaster Road (nr) Barnburgh
  5. Ludwell Hill/St Helens Spring (opp) Barnburgh
  6. Melton Mill Lane/Doncaster Road (nr) High Melton
  7. Cadeby Lane/The Paddocks (opp) Cadeby
  8. Melton Road/Folder Lane (NR) Sprotbrough
  9. New Lane/Melton Road (adj) Sprotbrough
  10. Main Street/New Lane (adj) Sprotbrough
  11. Main Street/Thorpe Lane (adj) Sprotbrough
  12. Spring Lane/Spring Crescent (adj) Sprotbrough
  13. Barnsley Road/Scawsby Lane (adj) Scawsby
  14. Barnsley Road/Emley Drive (at) Scawsby

540 towards Goldthorpe

All 15 stops
  1. Barnburgh Lane/Risedale Road (at) Goldthorpe
  2. Barnsley Road/Scawsby Lane (opp) Scawsby
  3. Spring Lane/Stone Cross Drive (adj) Sprotbrough
  4. Main Street/Boat Lane (adj) Sprotbrough
  5. Main Street/New Lane (opp) Sprotbrough
  6. New Lane/Melton Road (at) Sprotbrough
  7. Doncaster Road/Sheep Lane (adj) High Melton
  8. Melton Road/Cadeby Lane (adj) High Melton
  9. Cadeby Lane/Brackenbury Close (opp) Cadeby
  10. Doncaster Road/Melton Mill Lane (adj) High Melton
  11. Ludwell Hill/St Helens Spring (adj) Barnburgh
  12. Ludwell Hill/Doncaster Road (at) Barnburgh
  13. Barnburgh Lane/Church Lane (adj) Barnburgh
  14. Barnburgh Lane/Green Lane (adj) Barnburgh
  15. Barnburgh Lane/Risedale Road (at) Goldthorpe

Service registration & registered changes

Registered as financially supported by a local authority (SYPTE).

From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PB0000595/97 · Changes in South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority · All service changes →

Towns & areas on this route

SprotbroughScawsbyGoldthorpeBarnburghHigh MeltonCadeby

Frequently asked questions

What time is the first 540 bus?

The first 540 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:43 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).

What time is the last 540 bus?

The last 540 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 15:05. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.

How much does the 540 bus cost?

Wilfreda Beehive's published fares on the 540: child single £1.00, child return £1.60. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026 (then £2 from 1 January 2027). Wilfreda Beehive day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.

Who runs the 540 bus?

The 540 is operated by Wilfreda Beehive.

Timetable data from Wilfreda Beehive via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (Yorkshire & the Humber feed). Wilfreda Beehive last updated their Bus Open Data publications on 30 September 2026. Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PB0000595/97. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.