Bus from Colton (Leeds) to Cross Gates
8 direct routes · 5–13 min · first bus 05:03, last bus 23:06 (weekdays).
Next buses to Cross Gates as of 06:23
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Colton, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 163 | Arriva Yorkshire | ~9 min | 53 | Sat 49 · Sun 25 | 05:11 | 22:56 | Thorpe Park | Cross Gates Centre (stop B) | — |
| 164 | Arriva Yorkshire | ~13 min | 29 | Sat 26 · Sun 13 | 05:33 | 23:06 | Thorpe Park | Cross Gates Centre C | — |
| 165 | Arriva Yorkshire | ~13 min | 26 | Sat 23 · Sun 12 | 05:03 | 22:06 | Thorpe Park | Cross Gates Centre C | — |
| 9 | Squarepeg | ~6 min | 11 | Sat 8 · no Sunday buses | 07:18 | 17:58 | Thorpe Park | Cross Gates Centre (stop A) | — |
| 9A | First Leeds | ~5 min | 4 | Sat 4 · Sun 5 | 19:12 | 22:06 | Thorpe Park | Cross Gates Centre (stop A) | — |
| 22 | Connexions Buses | ~12 min | 3 | weekdays only | 10:04 | 14:04 | Thorpe Park | Cross Gates Centre C | — |
| 21 | Connexions Buses | ~8 min | 3 | weekdays only | 11:08 | 15:08 | Laurel Hill Way (opp) | Cross Gates Centre C | — |
| SW8 | Arriva Yorkshire | ~12 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:25 | 16:25 | Thorpe Park | Cross Gates Station | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Colton on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 163 bus, 164 bus, 165 bus, 9 bus, 9A bus, 22 bus or 21 bus timetable.
Fares from Colton to Cross Gates
- £2.50 adult single on the 163, 164, 165 and SW8 (Arriva Yorkshire), the 9A (First Leeds) and the 22 and 21 (Connexions Buses)
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Colton to Cross Gates?
8 routes run directly from Colton to Cross Gates: the 163 (Arriva Yorkshire), the 164 (Arriva Yorkshire), the 165 (Arriva Yorkshire), the 9 (Squarepeg), the 9A (First Leeds), the 22 (Connexions Buses), the 21 (Connexions Buses), the SW8 (Arriva Yorkshire). The most frequent is the 163, 53 times each weekday — board at Thorpe Park and get off at Cross Gates Centre (stop B), about 9 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Colton to Cross Gates?
Between 5 minutes on the 9A and 13 on the 164, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Colton to Cross Gates?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:03 and the last around 23:06. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Colton to Cross Gates?
Adult singles from Colton to Cross Gates: £2.50 on the 163, 164, 165 and SW8 (Arriva Yorkshire), the 9A (First Leeds) and the 22 and 21 (Connexions Buses). Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.