Bus 189 in Leeds links Wakefield Bus Station and Castleford Bus Station. The route is 0.0 km long with 36 stops, and the official schedule from West Yorkshire Combined Authority (Metro) puts the full trip at about 37 minutes. On a weekday it runs 54 trips in one direction, and 25 on a weekend day.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 189 |
| City | Leeds |
| Operator | West Yorkshire Combined Authority (Metro) |
| Start → end | Wakefield Bus Station → Castleford Bus Station |
| End → start | Castleford Bus Station → Wakefield Bus Station |
| Route length | 0.0 km / 0.0 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 36 / 37 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 37 minutes |
| Trips per day | 54 on weekdays, 25 on weekends one way |
| Frequency | peak 15–20 · midday 15–20 · weekend 30–60 |
| First / last trip from «Wakefield Bus Station» | 05:15 / 23:13 |
| First / last trip from «Castleford Bus Station» | 05:00 / 22:35 |
| Fare | 2.50 £ (fare in effect since 30 March 2025) |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 189
Outbound: Wakefield Bus Station → Castleford Bus Station
This direction has 36 stops. The route passes Kirkgate D, Heath Common, Newland Lane, Benson Lane. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wakefield Bus Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Kirkgate D | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Kirkgate A | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | The Hepworth C | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Sugar Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Belle Vue Stadium | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Agbrigg Road | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | St Catherine’s Villas | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Kirkthorpe Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Heath Common | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Heath Farm | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Lynfold Farm | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Pineapple Cottages | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Sylvester Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | South Street | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Queen Elizabeth Drive | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Woodhouse Mount | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Newland Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Normanton Methodist Ch | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | Railway Terrace | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | Normanton Market Place | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | Normanton High St | 0.0 km | |
| 23 | Haw Hill Park | 0.0 km | |
| 24 | Haw Hill View | 0.0 km | |
| 25 | Eastfield Grove | 0.0 km | |
| 26 | Benson Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 27 | Mill Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 28 | California Way | 0.0 km | |
| 29 | Whitwood Terrace | 0.0 km | |
| 30 | College Grove | 0.0 km | |
| 31 | Four Lane Ends | 0.0 km | |
| 32 | Kilner Way | 0.0 km | |
| 33 | Wooley Hart Way | 0.0 km | |
| 34 | Saville Park | 0.0 km | |
| 35 | Hightown Church | 0.0 km | |
| 36 | Castleford Bus Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Castleford Bus Station → Wakefield Bus Station
This direction has 37 stops. The route passes Hightown Church, Mill Lane, Railway Terrace, Lynfold Farm. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Castleford Bus Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Hightown Church | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Saville Park | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Wooley Hart Way | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Kilner Way | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Four Lane Ends | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | College Grove | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Whitwood Terrace | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | California Drive | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Mill Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Benson Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Eastfield Grove | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Haw Hill View | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Haw Hill Park | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Park Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Normanton High St | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Normanton Market Place | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Railway Terrace | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Normanton Methodist Ch | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | Newland Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | Woodhouse Mount | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | Queen Elizabeth Drive | 0.0 km | |
| 23 | South Street | 0.0 km | |
| 24 | Sylvester Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 25 | Pineapple Cottages | 0.0 km | |
| 26 | Lynfold Farm | 0.0 km | |
| 27 | Heath Farm | 0.0 km | |
| 28 | Heath Common | 0.0 km | |
| 29 | Doncaster Road Junction | 0.0 km | |
| 30 | Agbrigg Road | 0.0 km | |
| 31 | Belle Vue Stadium | 0.0 km | |
| 32 | Sugar Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 33 | Fall Ings | 0.0 km | |
| 34 | Kirkgate H | 0.0 km | |
| 35 | Kirkgate G | 0.0 km | |
| 36 | Union Street J | 0.0 km | |
| 37 | Wakefield Bus Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from West Yorkshire Combined Authority (Metro), the route runs 54 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 25 on a weekend day.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «Wakefield Bus Station» | 05:15 — 23:13 | 08:45 — 23:13 |
| From «Castleford Bus Station» | 05:00 — 22:35 | 08:30 — 22:35 |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 15–20 minutes, most often every 15; midday every 15–20 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 15–30; on weekends every 30–60 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 189 cost?
2.50 £ for a single ride — fare in effect since 30 March 2025.
When do the first and last trips run?
From Wakefield Bus Station the first is at 05:15 and the last at 23:13. From Castleford Bus Station they are 05:00 and 22:35.
How long does the trip from Wakefield Bus Station to Castleford Bus Station take?
About 37 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
36 outbound and 37 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 189 run on weekends?
Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 25 trips in one direction, running from Wakefield Bus Station between 08:45 and 23:13.
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)).