U2 University ↔ Merchantgate

Operated by First York. First bus 05:28, last bus 22:33. 65 journeys on weekdays.

✅ The U2 is confirmed in the national fare cap — single fares cost at most £3 until 31 Dec 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027. Source: GOV.UK. Details →

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.

towards Merchantgate · Monday to Friday towards Merchantgate · Saturday towards Merchantgate · Sunday towards University · Monday to Friday towards University · Saturday towards University · Sunday

U2 towards Merchantgate — Monday to Friday (23 journeys)
Campus East Interchange	06:35	·	07:34	08:30	09:05	09:45	10:25	11:05	11:45	12:25	13:05	13:45	14:25	15:05	15:45	16:25	17:05	17:45	18:27	19:31	20:33	21:33	22:33
Heslington Hall (o/s)	06:39	·	07:38	08:35	09:10	09:49	10:29	11:10	11:50	12:29	13:09	13:50	14:29	15:10	15:50	16:30	17:10	17:50	18:31	19:35	20:37	21:37	22:37
Clifford Street (TD)	06:47	·	07:47	08:44	09:20	10:00	10:40	11:20	12:01	12:41	13:21	14:02	14:41	15:22	16:02	16:42	17:23	18:01	18:43	19:44	20:46	21:46	22:45
Rail Station (Stop RJ)	06:52	07:00	07:52	08:49	09:26	10:06	10:45	11:26	12:07	12:47	13:30	14:10	14:48	15:30	16:13	16:53	17:29	18:07	18:48	19:50	20:51	21:50	22:49
Merchantgate (PC)	06:59	07:07	08:00	08:58	09:34	10:14	10:53	11:34	12:16	12:56	13:39	14:19	14:57	15:39	16:23	17:02	17:38	18:16	18:55	19:56	20:58	21:56	22:55

U2 towards Merchantgate — Saturday (20 journeys)
Campus East Interchange	08:30	09:05	09:45	10:25	11:05	11:45	12:25	13:05	13:45	14:25	15:05	15:45	16:25	17:05	17:45	18:27	19:31	20:33	21:33	22:33
Heslington Hall (o/s)	08:35	09:10	09:49	10:29	11:10	11:50	12:29	13:09	13:50	14:29	15:10	15:50	16:30	17:10	17:50	18:31	19:35	20:37	21:37	22:37
Clifford Street (TD)	08:44	09:20	10:00	10:40	11:20	12:01	12:41	13:21	14:02	14:41	15:22	16:02	16:42	17:23	18:01	18:43	19:44	20:46	21:46	22:45
Rail Station (Stop RJ)	08:49	09:26	10:06	10:45	11:26	12:07	12:47	13:30	14:10	14:48	15:30	16:13	16:53	17:29	18:07	18:48	19:50	20:51	21:50	22:49
Merchantgate (PC)	08:58	09:34	10:14	10:53	11:34	12:16	12:56	13:39	14:19	14:57	15:39	16:23	17:02	17:38	18:16	18:55	19:56	20:58	21:56	22:55

U2 towards Merchantgate — Sunday (21 journeys)
Campus East Interchange	·	08:30	09:05	09:45	10:25	11:05	11:45	12:25	13:05	13:45	14:25	15:05	15:45	16:25	17:05	17:45	18:27	19:31	20:33	21:33	22:33
Heslington Hall (o/s)	·	08:35	09:10	09:49	10:29	11:10	11:50	12:29	13:09	13:50	14:29	15:10	15:50	16:30	17:10	17:50	18:31	19:35	20:37	21:37	22:37
Clifford Street (TD)	·	08:44	09:20	10:00	10:40	11:20	12:01	12:41	13:21	14:02	14:41	15:22	16:02	16:42	17:23	18:01	18:43	19:44	20:46	21:46	22:45
Rail Station (Stop RJ)	07:00	08:49	09:26	10:06	10:45	11:26	12:07	12:47	13:30	14:10	14:48	15:30	16:13	16:53	17:29	18:07	18:48	19:50	20:51	21:50	22:49
Merchantgate (PC)	07:07	08:58	09:34	10:14	10:53	11:34	12:16	12:56	13:39	14:19	14:57	15:39	16:23	17:02	17:38	18:16	18:55	19:56	20:58	21:56	22:55

U2 towards University — Monday to Friday (42 journeys)
Merchantgate (PC)	05:28	07:12	08:05	08:08	08:59	09:06	09:38	09:45	10:20	10:25	11:02	11:05	11:42	11:45	12:22	12:25	13:02	13:05	13:42	13:45	14:22	14:25	15:02	15:05	15:42	15:45	16:24	16:25	17:04	17:05	17:44	17:45	18:25	18:26	19:26	19:27	20:28	20:29	21:27	21:28	22:25	22:26
Heslington Hall (opp.)	05:37	07:21	08:16	08:19	09:09	09:16	09:49	09:56	10:30	10:35	11:13	11:16	11:53	11:56	12:32	12:35	13:12	13:15	13:52	13:55	14:33	14:36	15:12	15:15	15:52	15:55	16:35	16:36	17:15	17:16	17:55	17:56	18:35	18:36	19:35	19:36	20:37	20:38	21:36	21:37	22:35	22:36
Campus East Interchange	05:44	07:27	08:23	08:26	09:16	09:23	09:55	10:02	10:37	10:42	11:20	11:23	11:58	12:01	12:38	12:41	13:18	13:21	13:58	14:01	14:39	14:42	15:19	15:22	15:59	16:02	16:40	16:41	17:20	17:21	18:00	18:01	18:40	18:41	19:41	19:42	20:43	20:44	21:42	21:43	22:40	22:41

U2 towards University — Saturday (19 journeys)
Merchantgate (PC)	09:07	09:46	10:26	11:06	11:46	12:26	13:06	13:46	14:26	15:06	15:46	16:26	17:06	17:46	18:26	19:27	20:29	21:28	22:26
Heslington Hall (opp.)	09:17	09:57	10:36	11:17	11:57	12:36	13:16	13:56	14:37	15:16	15:56	16:37	17:17	17:57	18:36	19:36	20:38	21:37	22:36
Campus East Interchange	09:24	10:03	10:43	11:24	12:02	12:42	13:22	14:02	14:43	15:23	16:03	16:42	17:22	18:02	18:41	19:42	20:44	21:43	22:41

U2 towards University — Sunday (21 journeys)
Merchantgate (PC)	07:12	08:08	09:06	09:45	10:25	11:05	11:45	12:25	13:05	13:45	14:25	15:05	15:45	16:25	17:05	17:45	18:25	19:26	20:28	21:27	22:25
Heslington Hall (opp.)	07:21	08:19	09:16	09:56	10:35	11:16	11:56	12:35	13:15	13:55	14:36	15:15	15:55	16:36	17:16	17:56	18:35	19:35	20:37	21:36	22:35
Campus East Interchange	07:27	08:26	09:23	10:02	10:42	11:23	12:01	12:41	13:21	14:01	14:42	15:22	16:02	16:41	17:21	18:01	18:40	19:41	20:43	21:42	22:40

Route map

All stops on route U2

U2 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
The Retreat Hull Road
Belle Vue Terrace (adj) York
Willis Street (opp) York
The Barbican (adj Multistorey Car Park) York
Edinburgh Arms (opp) York
Clifford Street (TD) York
Rougier Street (CC) York
Rail Station (Stop RJ) York
Nunnery Lane Car Park (BF) York
Price's Lane York
Merchantgate (PC) York

U2 towards University

Merchantgate (PC) York
St Denys' Road York
The Barbican (adj Paragon House) York
Willis Street (adj) York
Belle Vue Terrace (opp) York
The Retreat (opp) 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
Sussex Road (adj) University of York
Field Lane (adj Windmill Lane) University of York
Badger Wood Walk (adj) University of York
Campus East Interchange University of York

Service history & registered changes

❌ Withdrawn effective 15 Feb 2026
Operating between Falmouth and Camborne given service number U2 effective from 15 February 2026.
Expired effective 15 Sept 2025
From: University of Portsmouth, Cambridge Road To: University of Portsmouth, Langstone Campus, Via: Fratton ,Milton Name or No.: U2 Service type: Normal Stopping Effective date: 15 September 2025 End date: 12 June 2026 Other details: Monday
🆕 Registered effective 31 Aug 2025
Operating between Falmouth and Camborne given service number U2 effective from 31 August 2025. To amend Timetable.

From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. All service changes →

Towns & areas on this route

York University of York Hull Road

Frequently asked questions

What time is the first U2 bus?

The first U2 departure on weekdays leaves at 05:28 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).

What time is the last U2 bus?

The last U2 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 22:33. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.

How much does the U2 bus cost?

The U2 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 U2 bus?

The U2 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.

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