542 Mexborough to Scawsby via Harlington, Sprotbrough
Operated by Wilfreda Beehive. First bus 07:43, last bus 15:05. 2 journeys on weekdays. Fares: singles usually capped at £3 — more.
Wanted a different 542? 2 other bus routes are numbered 542 elsewhere in the UK — see every 542 bus timetable by area.
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Fares on the 542
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 542
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 542
542 towards Scawsby
All 12 stops
- Doncaster Road/Clayfield Road (opp) Mexborough
- Adwick Road/Doncaster Road (nr) Mexborough
- Adwick Road/Tennyson Avenue (opp) Mexborough
- Adwick Road/Arnold Crescent (adj) Mexborough
- Adwick Road/Crow Tree Lane (opp) Adwick-upon-Dearne
- Doncaster Road/The Avenue (opp) Harlington
- Doncaster Road/Crane Moor Close (adj) Harlington
- Doncaster Road/Church Street (o/s) Barnburgh
- Doncaster Road/Hangman Stone Lane (opp) High Melton
- Melton Road/Spring Lane (adj) Sprotbrough
- Spring Lane/Spring Crescent (adj) Sprotbrough
- Barnsley Road/Emley Drive (at) Scawsby
542 towards Mexborough
All 12 stops
- Barnsley Road/Emley Drive (at) Scawsby
- Spring Lane/Stone Cross Drive (adj) Sprotbrough
- Melton Road/Spring Lane (adj) Sprotbrough
- Doncaster Road/Hangman Stone Lane (opp) High Melton
- Doncaster Road/Church Street (o/s) Barnburgh
- Doncaster Road/Crane Moor Close (adj) Harlington
- Doncaster Road/The Avenue (opp) Harlington
- Adwick Road/Crow Tree Lane (adj) Adwick-upon-Dearne
- Adwick Road/Arnold Crescent (opp) Mexborough
- Adwick Road/Tennyson Avenue (opp) Mexborough
- Adwick Road/Doncaster Road (opp) Mexborough
- Doncaster Road/Clayfield Road (adj) Mexborough
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 542 bus?
The first 542 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 542 bus?
The last 542 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 542 bus cost?
Wilfreda Beehive's published fares on the 542: 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 542 bus?
The 542 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. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.