🚌 Bus from Leeds to Bradford City Centre
13 direct routes · about 39 min · first bus 06:50, last bus 20:03 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X6 | First Bradford | ~39 min | 87 | 06:50 | 20:03 | Leeds City Bus Station (stand 15) |
| A2 | Flyer | ~45 min | 64 | 06:17 | 22:20 | Leeds Bradford Airport (stand 2) |
| A3 | Flyer | ~61 min | 32 | 06:38 | 21:45 | Leeds Bradford Airport (stand 2) |
| X11 | First Bradford | ~58 min | 21 | 07:01 | 18:40 | Civic L |
| 131 | National Express | ~30 min | 20 | 09:25 | 21:40 | Dyer Street (Bay 6) |
| 561 | National Express | ~30 min | 8 | 15:50 | 01:15 | Dyer Street (Bay 6) |
| 467 | National Express | ~25 min | 4 | 05:50 | 05:50 | Dyer Street (Bay 6) |
| 172 | National Express | ~30 min | 2 | 02:20 | 02:20 | Dyer Street (Bay 6) |
| UK930 | FlixBus | ~35 min | 2 | 02:05 | 04:00 | Leeds City Bus Station (stand 1) |
| UK075 | FlixBus | ~30 min | 2 | 10:40 | 19:00 | Victoria F |
| 864 | The Keighley Bus Company | ~31 min | 1 | 18:05 | 18:05 | White Cross (S bound) |
| 820 | The Keighley Bus Company | ~31 min | 1 | 18:09 | 18:09 | White Cross (S bound) |
| 653 | TLC Travel | ~33 min | 1 | 06:39 | 06:39 | Guiseley Morrisons (opp) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Leeds 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 Leeds to Bradford City Centre?
13 routes run directly from Leeds to Bradford City Centre: the X6 (First Bradford), the A2 (Flyer), the A3 (Flyer), the X11 (First Bradford), the 131 (National Express), the 561 (National Express), the 467 (National Express), the 172 (National Express), the UK930 (FlixBus), the UK075 (FlixBus), the 864 (The Keighley Bus Company), the 820 (The Keighley Bus Company), the 653 (TLC Travel).
How long does the bus take from Leeds to Bradford City Centre?
Around 39 minutes on the X6, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Leeds to Bradford City Centre?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the X6) leaves around 06:50 and the last around 20:03. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Leeds to Bradford City Centre?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.