Bus from Cross Gates to Colton (Leeds)
8 direct routes · 5–12 min · first bus 04:37, last bus 23:28 (weekdays).
Next buses to Colton (Leeds) as of 11:03
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Cross Gates, 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 | ~6 min | 52 | Sat 47 · Sun 25 | 05:48 | 23:01 | Cross Gates Centre (stop B) | Thorpe Park (near) | — |
| 164 | Arriva Yorkshire | ~12 min | 29 | Sat 28 · Sun 12 | 04:57 | 22:27 | Cross Gates Centre D | Thorpe Park (near) | — |
| 165 | Arriva Yorkshire | ~12 min | 24 | Sat 21 · Sun 12 | 08:15 | 23:28 | Cross Gates Centre D | Thorpe Park (near) | — |
| 9C | Squarepeg | ~5 min | 11 | Sat 8 · no Sunday buses | 07:24 | 17:24 | Cross Gates Centre (stop B) | Thorpe Park (near) | — |
| 9A | First Leeds | ~7 min | 6 | Sat 4 · Sun 4 | 04:37 | 22:36 | Cross Gates Centre (stop B) | Thorpe Park (near) | — |
| 22 | Connexions Buses | ~10 min | 4 | weekdays only | 09:36 | 15:36 | Cross Gates Centre D | Thorpe Park (near) | — |
| 21 | Connexions Buses | ~7 min | 3 | weekdays only | 10:36 | 14:36 | Cross Gates Centre D | Laurel Hill Way | — |
| SW8 | Arriva Yorkshire | ~9 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:28 | 07:28 | Hollyshaw Ln Ring Road Halton | Thorpe Park (near) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Cross Gates 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, 9C bus, 9A bus, 22 bus or 21 bus timetable.
Fares from Cross Gates to Colton
- £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 Cross Gates to Colton?
8 routes run directly from Cross Gates to Colton: the 163 (Arriva Yorkshire), the 164 (Arriva Yorkshire), the 165 (Arriva Yorkshire), the 9C (Squarepeg), the 9A (First Leeds), the 22 (Connexions Buses), the 21 (Connexions Buses), the SW8 (Arriva Yorkshire). The most frequent is the 163, 52 times each weekday — board at Cross Gates Centre (stop B) and get off at Thorpe Park (near), about 6 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Cross Gates to Colton?
Between 5 minutes on the 9C and 12 on the 164, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Cross Gates to Colton?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:37 and the last around 23:28. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Cross Gates to Colton?
Adult singles from Cross Gates to Colton: £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.