✈️ Buses to Leeds Bradford Airport
3 bus and coach routes serve Leeds Bradford Airport, the busiest being the A1, about 43 minutes to Leeds Bus Station. 1 runs through the night.
First and last times are departures from Leeds Bradford Airport itself, on weekdays. Buses towards the airport run earlier and later than this at stops along the way — open a route for the timetable at your own stop.
Every route serving Leeds Bradford Airport
- A1 Airport → Leeds Bus Station ~43 min from airport 05:33–01:16 🌙 Friday & Saturday nights Flyer
- A2 Bradford Intc → Harrogate Bus Stn ~45 min from airport 05:45–23:04 Flyer
- A3 Bradford Intc → Otley Bus Station ~61 min from airport 06:35–22:49 Flyer
Journey times are the typical end-to-end run between the airport and the far end of the route, taken as the median across every journey in the published timetable — not a promise for your particular trip. Allow more at peak times.
Night buses to Leeds Bradford Airport
For very early flights and late arrivals. Nights are the night you set out on, so a 01:30 bus on Saturday morning is listed under Friday.
- A1 Airport → Leeds Bus Station Friday & Saturday nights 22:00–01:18 runs tonight
See night buses across the UK.
Direct buses to Leeds Bradford Airport from
Places on a route that reaches the airport without changing. The bus may take a long way round from the far end — check the route for your own stop.
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first bus to Leeds Bradford Airport?
The earliest weekday departure from Leeds Bradford Airport itself is 05:33, on the A1. Buses towards the airport start earlier than that at stops along the way, so check the timetable for your own stop rather than relying on this time.
Is there a night bus to Leeds Bradford Airport?
Yes. 1 of the 3 routes serving Leeds Bradford Airport run in the small hours. Check which nights each one runs — outside London many run at weekends only.
How long does the bus take to Leeds Bradford Airport?
It depends on the route. The busiest is the A1, which takes about 43 minutes between the airport and Leeds Bus Station. Times on this page are the median end-to-end journey from the published timetable, so allow extra at peak times.
How much is the bus to Leeds Bradford Airport?
Local bus fares in England are capped at £3 for a single until 31 December 2026. Dedicated airport coach services are not part of the cap and are priced by the operator — usually cheaper if you book ahead.
Other airports
Timetables from the operators via the DfT Bus Open Data Service. See all UK airports by bus , or every stop and route at Leeds Bradford Airport.