🚌 Bus from Bradford City Centre to Leeds City Centre
8 direct routes · about 55 min · first bus 05:01, last bus 23:24 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72 | First Bradford | ~55 min | 120 | 05:01 | 23:24 | Bradford Interchange Bus Station (stand M) |
| X6 | First Bradford | ~43 min | 86 | 06:01 | 18:55 | Bradford Interchange Bus Station (stand N) |
| 131 | National Express | ~40 min | 10 | 07:05 | 18:00 | Nelson Street N2 (near) |
| 561 | National Express | ~40 min | 6 | 05:05 | 18:35 | Nelson Street N2 (near) |
| 172 | National Express | ~40 min | 4 | 01:15 | 01:15 | Nelson Street N2 (near) |
| UK002 | FlixBus | ~50 min | 2 | 08:00 | 17:00 | Nelson Street Coach A |
| 467 | National Express | ~35 min | 1 | 22:20 | 22:20 | Nelson Street N2 (near) |
| UKN02 | FlixBus | ~41 min | 1 | 23:59 | 23:59 | Nelson Street Coach A |
Times are for the first boarding point in Bradford City Centre on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Bradford City Centre to Leeds City Centre?
8 routes run directly from Bradford City Centre to Leeds City Centre: the 72 (First Bradford), the X6 (First Bradford), the 131 (National Express), the 561 (National Express), the 172 (National Express), the UK002 (FlixBus), the 467 (National Express), the UKN02 (FlixBus).
How long does the bus take from Bradford City Centre to Leeds City Centre?
Around 55 minutes on the 72, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Bradford City Centre to Leeds City Centre?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 72) leaves around 05:01 and the last around 23:24. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Bradford City Centre to Leeds City Centre?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.