The average bus between Wakefield and York takes 2h 18m and the fastest bus takes 1h 54m. There is an hourly bus service from Wakefield to York. 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 York. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wakefield is at 10:30 PM which arrives into York at 12:24 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want to know about travelling from Wakefield to York? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Wakefield to York. However, there are services departing from Wakefield station and arriving at York station via Leeds City Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.
Wakefield to York bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Wakefield Bus Station.
Wakefield to York bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Micklegate station.
The distance between Wakefield and York is 40.9 km. The road distance is 56 km.
You can take a bus from Wakefield Bus Station to Micklegate via Leeds City Bus Station in around 2h 9m.