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496

Wakefield – Upton

via Kinsley, South Elmsall

Arriva Yorkshire First 04:50 Last 23:01Every day

Route 496 runs between Wakefield and Upton via Kinsley, South Elmsall. See the full timetable, stops and live buses.

Quick departures

Live departures from key stops on this route

StopTowards Bus StationTowards Bell Street
Elmsall Drive496Due19:1720:17and more49618:5319:5320:53and more
South Kirkby Church496Due18:3418:51and more49618:4019:4020:40and more
Fitzwilliam Station496Due18:3818:51and more49618:2419:2420:24and more
Wakefield Bus Station49618:3318:4619:03and more49619:0020:0021:00and more

Route stops

All stops on the route towards Elmsall Drive

StopApprox. time
  1. 1Wakefield Bus Station · Wakefield City Centre04:50
  2. 2Kirkgate E · Wakefield City Centre04:52
  3. 3Kirkgate A · Wakefield04:53
  4. 4The Hepworth C · Wakefield City Centre04:54
  5. 5Sugar Lane · Belle Vue04:55
  6. 6Belle Vue Stadium · Belle Vue04:56
  7. 7Agbrigg Road · Belle Vue04:57
  8. 8St Catherine's Villas · Agbrigg04:57

Frequently asked questions about the 496

What time is the first and last 496 bus?
The first 496 of the day departs at 04:50 and the last one departs at 23:01. 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 496 bus run at weekends?
Yes. The 496 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 496 bus take?
A full end-to-end journey on the 496 takes about 66 minutes between Wakefield and Upton, running via Kinsley and South Elmsall. Allow extra time at peak periods — this is the scheduled running time, not a guarantee.
Who operates the 496 bus?
The 496 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.