261
Huddersfield – Heckmondwike
via Mirfield, Kirkheaton
Arriva Yorkshire First 06:15 Last 20:15Every day
Route 261 runs between Huddersfield and Heckmondwike via Mirfield, Kirkheaton. See the full timetable, stops and live buses.
Quick departures
Live departures from key stops on this route
| Stop | Towards Bus Station stand J | Towards Greenside T1 |
|---|---|---|
| Market Street | 26106:5607:5608:56and more | 26108:1109:2110:21and more |
| Sunny Bank Road | 26107:1308:1409:13and more | 26107:5109:0110:03and more |
| Cockley Hill Lane | 26106:2507:3308:37and more | 26107:2908:3909:43and more |
| Huddersfield Bus Station | 26106:5508:0309:08and more | 26107:0009:1510:15and more |
Route stops
All stops on the route towards Bus Station stand J
StopApprox. time
- 1Northgate T2 · Heckmondwike07:55
- 2Market Street · Heckmondwike07:56
- 3Spen Vale Street · Heckmondwike07:57
- 4Milton Road · Norristhorpe07:58
- 5Norristhorpe Church · Norristhorpe07:59
- 6Norristhorpe School · Norristhorpe07:59
- 7Millstone Rise · Norristhorpe08:00
- 8Norristhorpe Recreation Ground · Norristhorpe08:01
Frequently asked questions about the 261
- What time is the first and last 261 bus?
- The first 261 of the day departs at 06:15 and the last one departs at 20:15. These are the scheduled departure times of the first and last journeys, which may start from either end of the route — check the timetable above for times at your own stop.
- Does the 261 bus run at weekends?
- Yes. The 261 runs seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. Sunday and bank holiday timetables are usually less frequent than weekdays, so check the times above before travelling.
- How long does the 261 bus take?
- A full end-to-end journey on the 261 takes about 53 minutes between Huddersfield and Heckmondwike, running via Mirfield and Kirkheaton. Allow extra time at peak periods — this is the scheduled running time, not a guarantee.
- Who operates the 261 bus?
- The 261 is operated by Arriva Yorkshire. For tickets, fares, lost property or complaints about a journey you need to contact them directly — we're an independent service and can't help with those.
Timetable data from the Bus Open Data Service (BODS), Department for Transport. Live positions from operator vehicle feeds. Times are subject to change.