U1 University ↔ Merchantgate
Operated by First York. First bus 05:52, last bus 22:56. 66 journeys on weekdays.
Timetable
Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. For times at your exact stop, open the stop's own page.
| Campus East Interchange | 05:52 | 07:04 | 07:32 | 08:07 | 08:45 | 09:25 | 10:05 | 10:45 | 11:25 | 12:05 | 12:45 | 13:25 | 14:05 | 14:45 | 15:25 | 16:05 | 16:45 | 17:25 | 18:05 | 18:55 | 20:00 | 20:59 | 21:59 | 22:55 |
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| Heslington Hall (o/s) | 05:56 | 07:08 | 07:36 | 08:12 | 08:50 | 09:30 | 10:10 | 10:49 | 11:30 | 12:10 | 12:49 | 13:30 | 14:09 | 14:49 | 15:30 | 16:10 | 16:50 | 17:30 | 18:09 | 18:59 | 20:04 | 21:03 | 22:03 | 22:59 |
| Piccadilly (PD) | 06:04 | 07:18 | 07:46 | 08:22 | 09:01 | 09:41 | 10:21 | 11:01 | 11:42 | 12:22 | 13:01 | 13:42 | 14:22 | 15:02 | 15:43 | 16:23 | 17:03 | 17:43 | 18:22 | 19:11 | 20:14 | 21:13 | 22:12 | 23:08 |
| Rail Station (Stop RJ) | 06:09 | 07:23 | 07:51 | 08:29 | 09:09 | 09:48 | 10:29 | 11:13 | 11:52 | 12:31 | 13:10 | 13:51 | 14:32 | 15:11 | 15:54 | 16:35 | 17:14 | 17:55 | 18:31 | 19:19 | 20:21 | 21:19 | 22:18 | 23:13 |
| Merchantgate (PC) | 06:15 | 07:29 | 07:57 | 08:40 | 09:18 | 09:57 | 10:39 | 11:22 | 12:01 | 12:40 | 13:19 | 14:02 | 14:41 | 15:19 | 16:04 | 16:44 | 17:23 | 18:05 | 18:38 | 19:26 | 20:27 | 21:27 | 22:24 | 23:19 |
Route map
All stops on route U1
U1 towards Merchantgate
- Badger Wood Walk (opp) University of York
- Campus East Interchange University of York
- Sussex Road (opp) University of York
- Field Lane (opp Windmill Lane) University of York
- Heslington Church (opp) University of York
- Heslington Hall (o/s) University of York
- University Library (opp) University of York
- Wentworth Way (o/s Concert Hall) University of York
- Green Dykes Lane (o/s 16) Hull Road
- The Boulevard (o/s) Hull Road
- Lansdowne Terrace (opp) Hull Road
- St Lawrence Church (o/s) York
- Huby Court (opp) York
- Student Castle (o/s) Foss Islands
- Piccadilly (PD) York
- Rougier Street (CC) York
- Rail Station (Stop RJ) York
- Nunnery Lane Car Park (BF) York
- Price's Lane York
- Merchantgate (PC) York
U1 towards University
- Merchantgate (PC) York
- Student Castle (opp) York
- Huby Court (o/s) York
- Waggon and Horses (o/s) York
- Lansdowne Terrace (o/s) Hull Road
- The Boulevard (opp) Hull Road
- Green Dykes Lane (o/s 7) Hull Road
- Wentworth Way (opp Concert Hall) University of York
- University Library (o/s) University of York
- Heslington Hall (opp.) University of York
- Heslington Church (o/s) University of York
- Badger Wood Walk (adj) University of York
- Sussex Road (adj) University of York
- Field Lane (adj Windmill Lane) University of York
- Campus East Coach Stop University of York
- Deramore Drive (adj) University of York
- B&Q Hull Road
- York Sport Village (o/s) University of York
- Deramore Drive (opp) University of York
- Campus East Interchange University of York
Service history & registered changes
- 🆕 Registered effective 29 Mar 2026 Operating between University Campus East and University Campus East/The Barbican/Designer Outlet given service number U1 / U2,U3 / U4 / UNI1 effective from 29 March 2026. To amend Stopping Places and Timetable.
- 🆕 Registered effective 4 Jan 2026 Operating between University Campus East and University Campus East/The Barbican/Designer Outlet given service number U1 / U2,U3 / U4 / UNI1 effective from 04 January 2026. To amend Timetable.
- 🆕 Registered effective 14 Dec 2025 Operating between University Campus East and University Campus East/The Barbican/Designer Outlet given service number U1 / U2,U3 / U4 / UNI1 effective from 14 December 2025. To amend Timetable.
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first U1 bus?
The first U1 departure on weekdays leaves at 05:52 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last U1 bus?
The last U1 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 22:56. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the U1 bus cost?
The U1 is confirmed by GOV.UK as part of the national fare cap, so a single costs at most £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027. First York day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the U1 bus?
The U1 is operated by First York.
Timetable data from the operator via the DfT Bus Open Data Service. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.