The average bus between Wakefield and Slaithwaite takes 2h 14m and the fastest bus takes 1h 32m. There is a bus service every few hours from Wakefield to Slaithwaite. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run hourly between Wakefield and Slaithwaite. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wakefield is at 9:15 PM which arrives into Slaithwaite at 5:52 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Wakefield to Slaithwaite. However, there are services departing from Wakefield station and arriving at Slaithwaite station via Huddersfield Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.
Wakefield to Slaithwaite bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Westgate A station.
Wakefield to Slaithwaite bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Carr Lane station.
Book your Wakefield to Slaithwaite bus tickets online with Arriva UK, First Halifax, Calder Valley & Huddersfield and 2 other operators.
The distance between Wakefield and Slaithwaite is 26 km. The road distance is 35 km.
You can take a bus from Westgate A to Carr Lane via Huddersfield Bus Station in around 1h 41m.