With a variety of handy tools and great services available, it’s never been easier to travel around by public transport. New technology means you don’t have to wait around at bus stops, many buses and trains now have WiFi on board, cashless ticket options and more!
There are a number of bus services available from near the new homes at The Grange, to and from locations including Wakefield town centre, Leeds, Castleford and more. The closest stops can be found on Doncaster Road and Black Road, just a short walk away.
If your journey is over a longer distance, travel by rail can be a great option! Sandal and Agbrigg, Wakefield Kirkgate and Wakefield Westgate stations can all be accessed easily from your new home at The Grange, providing plenty of choice for rail users. Take a look at our map to find out where the stations are located, and how you can access them.
Sandal and Agbrigg provides frequent services to Leeds, Doncaster and Sheffield. Wakefield Kirkgate provides frequent services to local destinations including Leeds, Barnsley, Meadowhall and Sheffield, whilst also serving the wider regional and national rail network with direct connections available to London. Wakefield Westgate sits on the east coast mainline, providing access to destinations including London Kings Cross, Plymouth, Glasgow and Newcastle, as well as a wide range of local and regional locations.
Key Local Bus Services
The following services all stop on Doncaster Road, just a 5-minute walk from City Fields. Simply select the service number to view a timetable, or follow our handy advice on planning a journey by public transport to explore your options.
The 148/149 bus services are operated by Arriva Yorkshire and offer a regular connection between Wakefield and Knottingley; via Pontefract.
The 148 and 149 combine to provide services four times per hour Monday – Friday daytime. This changes to three services an hour on Saturdays and two services per hour on Sundays.
Service 186 operates hourly through the day Monday to Saturday, and every two hours through the day on a Sunday. The service, which is operated by Arriva, runs between Wakefield and Pontefract, stopping at locations including Normanton, Castleford and the J32 Outlet Village.
Service 189 operates every 15 minutes through the day Monday to Saturday, reducing to an hourly service on an evening. On a Sunday there is a bus every 30-minutes through the day and once an hour on an evening. The service, which is operated by Arriva, runs between Wakefield and Castleford, stopping at Normanton.
Service 496 operates every 15 minutes through the day Monday to Saturday, reducing to an hourly service on an evening and on a Sunday. The service, which is operated by Arriva, runs between Wakefield and Upton, via Fitzwilliam, Hemsworth and South Elmsall.
Service 485 operates hourly through the day Monday to Saturday, and every two hours on a Sunday. The service, operated by Globe Holidays, runs between Wakefield and South Elmsall, stopping at locations including Crofton, Ackworth and Upton.
Planning your Journey
There are now a number of great options available for those looking to plan a journey by public transport. There’s no need to spend loads of time flicking through timetables to figure out which services work best for you – online journey planners can do that for you!
Our guide to planning a journey by public transport has everything you need to know, including links to some of the great online tools.
Paying for your Journey
There are now a number of great options available for those looking to plan a journey by public transport. There’s no need to spend loads of time flicking through timetables to figure out which services work best for you – online journey planners can do that for you!
Our guide to planning a journey by public transport has everything you need to know, including links to some of the great online tools.
Real Time Information & Apps
Gone are the days of standing around waiting for your bus or train with little idea when it will turn up. Real time information makes it easy to find out exactly where your ride is at, helping you plan when to leave the house, office or coffee shop.
Bus operator apps have proved to offer a real step change when it comes to real time bus information. They display the exact location of your bus on a handy map, in a very similar style to the Uber app which many are now familiar with. If you are undertaking a journey by bus we’d advise that trying out an app is a must, and to help you out we’ve pulled together a handy guide to getting most from bus operator apps.
Support & Updates
Confused by timetables or just not sure which bus is best to catch? Did you know we can plan your journey for you?
Just let us know where you’re travelling to and we will provide you with an interactive journey plan that clearly sets out your options, with easy to follow, step by step instructions and a handy map.
Get in touch now to get support with your journey.
We’ve also put together a list of helpful Twitter feeds that will keep you up to date with any delays or service changes across the local area:
Arriva Yorkshire (@arrivayorkshire)
West Yorkshire Metro (@MetroTravelNews)
Network Rail (@networkrail)
Leeds Travel Info (@LeedsTravelInfo)
Arriva and WY Metro have web pages devoted to giving service updates and information on any planned disruptions, just click on the links below: