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!
Your new home at City Fields is located just a short walk from a number of high frequency bus services. Local stops are available on Neil Fox Way, Novale Way, Nellie Spindler Drive and Aberford Road. Services available from these stops provide access to a range of local destinations including Wakefield, Leeds, Pontefract, Garforth and more! As development across the City Fields area progresses these options will be enhanced further through new bus services which will stop on Neil Fox Way.
If your journey is over a longer distance, travel by rail can be a great option! Both Wakefield Kirkgate and Wakefield Westgate stations can all be accessed easily from your new home at City Fields, 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.
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.
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Key Local Bus Services
The following services, mostly operated by Arriva, are available from the bus stops around the new homes at City Fields. Simply select the service number to view a timetable and find out which stop you need, or follow our handy advice on planning a journey by public transport to explore your options easily. A map showing the route of all bus services within Wakefield can also be seen here.
The 102/103 services operate between Wakefield and Pinderfields Hospital via Eastmoor and City Fields. At Pinderfields Hospital, the bus will continue as service 111 to Wakefield. This means that City Fields residents now have two ways to Wakefield if using the 103:
- Residents can catch service 103 from City Fields to Wakefield Bus Station via Eastmoor; OR
- Residents can catch service 103 from City Fields towards Pinderfields Hospital and stay on the bus through to Wakefield Bus Station
In the return direction, there will be two ways from Wakefield Bus Station back to City Fields:
- Residents can catch service 103 from Wakefield Bus Station to City Fields; OR
- Residents can catch service 111 from Wakefield Bus Station towards Pinderfields Hospital and stay on the bus through to City Fields
There’s a service every 30 minutes Monday to Saturday and hourly on Sundays. Within City Fields, the 103 runs along Neil Fox Way and Nellie Splindler Drive.
The 174/175 services operate between Wakefield and Garforth, with some services also extending on to Castleford and Wetherby. In general, there’s an hourly service in either direction Monday to Saturday. Within City Fields, the 174/175 runs from Aberford Rd along Neil Fox Way, and then along Nellie Spindler Drive.
The 446 and 444 services combine to provide a half hourly service between Leeds and Wakefield Monday to Sunday daytime. Within City Fields, the 446/444 runs along Neil Fox Way.
The 147 operates between Wakefield and Pontefract, calling at City Fields, Normanton, and Featherstone. Within City Fields, the 147 runs from Aberford Rd along Neil Fox Way, and then along Nellie Splindler Drive.
There are also a number of school bus services available within the vicinity of City Fields, the best way to find out more about these services is on the WY Metro website.
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 available.
Paying for your Journey
Catching the bus or train no longer has to mean fumbling around for change before hopping on to pay the driver or conductor in a rush! There are so many different ways to pay for your journey now that you may feel a little spoilt for choice!
It’s also important to check that you aren’t paying too much. Whilst paying for single or return tickets is OK for regular or one off journeys, those who travel more frequently by bus and/or rail can save some significant cash by choosing monthly or annual passes.
Check out our guide to ticket options in the local area for more information.
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 services changes across the Wakefield area:
Arriva Yorkshire (@arrivayorkshire)
West Yorkshire Metro (@MetroTravelNews)
Network Rail (@networkrail)
Wakefield Council News (@MyWakefield)
Both West Yorkshire Metro and Arriva have web pages devoted to giving service updates and information on any planned disruptions, view them here: