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Bus Services from Huddersfield

The Huddersfield Bus Service is operated by Coach Travel Services Ltd.

To book a place on this service, contact Mr Jessop on (01484) 518908.

Important Notice

Bus services to and from Wakefield Grammar School Foundation are operated by specific companies on behalf of parents. The Foundation is not directly involved with these services. Payment for school bus fares should be made directly to the bus companies unless otherwise notified.

Pick up and journey times may be subject to change, and are at the discretion of the bus companies.

All return routes are in reverse (unless stated otherwise) departing at 4.15pm. The pick-up point for the home journey will be confirmed to parents and pupils by the bus companies
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When after school commitments prevent a pupil from catching a school bus, it is the responsibility of parents to make alternative arrangements.

Green Route

07.15 Berry Brow Just after Zebra Crossing
07.18 Honley Gateway opposite Drakes Mill
07.22 Brockholes Top of Smithy Place Lane
07.28 Holmfirth Bus Station
07.38 New Mill** Car Park
07.40 Sovereign Opposite Goodalls on New Mill Road
07.45 Denby Dale Opposite Pie Hall
08.25 Arrive at Wentworth Street, Wakefield
** Afternoon stop at junction of bank road on New Mill Road – Does not stop opposite Car Park

Orange Route

07.15 Bradley Bar Bus Stop on Roundabout
07.20 Birkby Hall Road Bus Stop by Inglewood Avenue
07.23 Occupation / Hungerford Road Bottom of Saville Road
07.25 Kayes College Old Kayes College, Halifax Road
07.30 Dalton / Greenside Bus Stop Opposite Stag Pub
07.33 Lepton Edge, Lascelles Hall Just Passed Zebra Crossing
07.36 Lepton BP Garage on Main Road
07.40 Grange Moor Orlando’s
07.45 Middlestown Low Lane junction with New Road A642
08.25 Arrive at Wentworth Street, Wakefield
* Afternoon also stops at Waterloo, Greenside and top of Birkby Road, on request to the driver.

Purple Route

07.25 Fenay Bridge Just past Star Pub on Penistone Road
07:27 Dogley Bar By “Queues likely” sign opposite Dogley Lane
07.29 Kirkburton Filling Station, Penistone Road
07.32 Shelley Bottom of Far Bank on Penistone Road
07.35 Shepley Fish Shop by Zebra Crossing on A629
07.38 Upper Cumberworth Opposite Bus Stop at Star Pub Crossroads
07.42 Skelmanthorpe Triangle Car park – Cumberworth Road
07.46 Scissett Scissett Baths
08.25 Arrive at Wentworth Street, Wakefield
* Afternoon via Fenay Lane to Almondbury, Somerset Road, drops Aspley at last bus stop on Somerset Road

Pupil Behaviour on School Buses

Pupils using a school bus are expected to behave appropriately at all times, displaying respect and courtesy towards the bus driver and other pupils. All buses are fitted with seat belts which must be worn at all times when the bus is moving. In the event of misbehaviour, the bus companies have the right to contact the parents of the individual(s) concerned and the Deputy Head of their school.

Key Facts

  • The Foundation is not directly involved with school bus services
  • Payment for school bus fares should be made directly to the bus companies
  • Pick up and journey times may be subject to change