Bus 146 in Leeds links Pontefract Bus Station and Castleford Bus Station. The route is 0.0 km long with 50 stops, and the official schedule from West Yorkshire Combined Authority (Metro) puts the full trip at about 45 minutes. On a weekday it runs 12 trips in one direction.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 146 |
| City | Leeds |
| Operator | West Yorkshire Combined Authority (Metro) |
| Start → end | Pontefract Bus Station → Castleford Bus Station |
| End → start | Castleford Bus Station → Pontefract Bus Station |
| Route length | 0.0 km / 0.0 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 50 / 50 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 45 minutes |
| Trips per day | 12 on weekdays one way |
| Frequency | peak 60–75 · midday 60 |
| First / last trip from «Pontefract Bus Station» | 06:46 / 17:35 |
| First / last trip from «Castleford Bus Station» | 07:15 / 17:15 |
| Fare | 2.50 £ (fare in effect since 30 March 2025) |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 146
Outbound: Pontefract Bus Station → Castleford Bus Station
This direction has 50 stops. The route passes Hospital B, Hall Street Wesley Pl, Featherstone Station, Cutsyke Social Club. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pontefract Bus Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Hospital B | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Valley Gardens B | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Beechwood Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Kings Mead | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Pontefract Barracks | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Pontefract Crematorium | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Ravensknowle Farm | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Houndhill Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Featherstone Academy | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Tarn Road | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Wentbridge Rd Little Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Wentbridge Rd Wellgarth Road | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Hall Street Wesley Pl | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Ackworth Road Jct | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Featherstone Station Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | St Thomas School | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Featherstone Aldi | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Wentworth Rd Hillcrest Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | Wentworth Road New Priory | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | Wentworth Rd Southfield Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | Priory Rd Huntwick Drive | 0.0 km | |
| 23 | Priory Rd Hardwick Road | 0.0 km | |
| 24 | Priory Rd Girnhill Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 25 | Featherstone The Precinct | 0.0 km | |
| 26 | Featherstone Station | 0.0 km | |
| 27 | Featherstone Memorial Gardens | 0.0 km | |
| 28 | Greenside | 0.0 km | |
| 29 | Halfpenny Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 30 | Featherstone Drive | 0.0 km | |
| 31 | Carlton Street | 0.0 km | |
| 32 | Highfield Close | 0.0 km | |
| 33 | Willow Lane Willow Garth | 0.0 km | |
| 34 | Church Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 35 | Cutsyke Road Cemetery | 0.0 km | |
| 36 | Castleford Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 37 | Blenheim Way | 0.0 km | |
| 38 | Cutsyke Social Club | 0.0 km | |
| 39 | Old School Court | 0.0 km | |
| 40 | Heritage Walk | 0.0 km | |
| 41 | Lisheen Avenue Larch Court | 0.0 km | |
| 42 | Lisheen Avenue Thornhill Rd | 0.0 km | |
| 43 | Lisheen Ave Blands Close | 0.0 km | |
| 44 | Lisheen Avenue Parklands | 0.0 km | |
| 45 | Smawthorne Lane Lisheen Ave | 0.0 km | |
| 46 | Smawthorne Lane Smawthorne Ave | 0.0 km | |
| 47 | Beancroft Road Hugh St | 0.0 km | |
| 48 | Beancroft Road Cambridge St | 0.0 km | |
| 49 | Station Road | 0.0 km | |
| 50 | Castleford Bus Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Castleford Bus Station → Pontefract Bus Station
This direction has 50 stops. The route passes Station Road, Cutsyke Social Club, Crossley Street, Wentbridge Rd Little Lane. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Castleford Bus Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Station Road | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Lower Oxford St Beancroft Road | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Hugh Street | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Smawthorne Lane Smawthorne Ave | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Smawthorne Lane Lisheen Ave | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Lisheen Avenue Parklands | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Lisheen Ave Blands Close | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Lisheen Avenue Willow Rd | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Lisheen Avenue Leeds Rd | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Heritage View | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Old School Court | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Cutsyke Cross Roads | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Cutsyke Social Club | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Cutsyke Rd Blenheim Way | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Castleford Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Cutsyke Road Cemetery | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Church Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Highfield Close | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | Carlton Street | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | Featherstone Drive | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | Halfpenny Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 23 | Greenside | 0.0 km | |
| 24 | Featherstone Memorial Gardens | 0.0 km | |
| 25 | Featherstone Station | 0.0 km | |
| 26 | Crossley Street | 0.0 km | |
| 27 | St Thomas School | 0.0 km | |
| 28 | Featherstone Aldi | 0.0 km | |
| 29 | Wentworth Rd Hillcrest Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 30 | Wentworth Road New Priory | 0.0 km | |
| 31 | Wentworth Rd Southfield Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 32 | Priory Rd Huntwick Drive | 0.0 km | |
| 33 | Priory Rd Hardwick Road | 0.0 km | |
| 34 | Priory Rd Girnhill Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 35 | Featherstone Station Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 36 | Ackworth Road Jct | 0.0 km | |
| 37 | Wentbridge Rd Wellgarth Road | 0.0 km | |
| 38 | Wentbridge Rd Little Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 39 | Tarn Road | 0.0 km | |
| 40 | Featherstone Academy | 0.0 km | |
| 41 | Houndhill Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 42 | Ravensknowle Farm | 0.0 km | |
| 43 | Pontefract Crematorium | 0.0 km | |
| 44 | Pontefract Barracks | 0.0 km | |
| 45 | Kings Mead | 0.0 km | |
| 46 | Beechwood Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 47 | Banks Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 48 | Valley Gardens A | 0.0 km | |
| 49 | Hospital A | 0.0 km | |
| 50 | Pontefract Bus Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from West Yorkshire Combined Authority (Metro), the route runs 12 trips in one direction on a weekday.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «Pontefract Bus Station» | 06:46 — 17:35 | — — — |
| From «Castleford Bus Station» | 07:15 — 17:15 | — — — |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 60–75 minutes, most often every 60; midday every 60 minutes.
Fare and payment
A single ride costs 2.50 £ — fare in effect since 30 March 2025. The same fare applies to buses in West Yorkshire.
No single bus journey in West Yorkshire costs more than £2.50 — this is the Mayor’s Fare cap, so the actual price charged by an operator can be lower. A DaySaver is £6.00, and the multi-operator MCard covers buses across the county.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a ride on bus 146 cost?
2.50 £ for a single ride — fare in effect since 30 March 2025.
When do the first and last trips run?
From Pontefract Bus Station the first is at 06:46 and the last at 17:35. From Castleford Bus Station they are 07:15 and 17:15.
How long does the trip from Pontefract Bus Station to Castleford Bus Station take?
About 45 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
50 outbound and 50 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 146 run on weekends?
Yes, the route runs every day, with a separate weekend schedule.
Every route number with its termini, operating hours and travel time is collected in the Leeds buses overview.
Data current as of August 22, 2026. Schedule and termini — West Yorkshire Combined Authority (Metro). Fares — West Yorkshire Combined Authority. Stop list, schedule and route geometry come from the official GTFS feed (Bus Open Data Service (BODS)).