City in West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Getting around Leeds
How to get around Leeds
Walk the center; buses cover the suburbs and Leeds Station is a major rail hub. There is no tram or metro.
Ways to get around Leeds
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Bus (First, Arriva, Transdev) | About £2–5 | Tap contactless; West Yorkshire day tickets about £5 |
| Trains from Leeds Station | About £3–12 | Frequent trains to York, Harrogate, Bradford and Manchester |
| Free City Bus | Free | Loop around the center, weekdays and Saturdays |
| Taxi and ride apps | About £8–14 for 5 km | Useful at night |
Ride-hailing apps in Leeds
A 5 km ride costs about £8–14 ($10.6–18.5).
- Hackney cabs can be hailed at ranks; private-hire must be booked. Book ahead on festival and match weekends.
Arriving in Leeds
Leeds Bradford (LBA)
Bus 757 to Leeds Station about £5, 30–40 min; taxi to center about £25–35, 25–30 min. No rail link.
Driving and onward travel
- Driving: on the left. Visitors may drive on a valid foreign licence for 12 months; carry an IDP if it isn't in English.
- Onward travel in United Kingdom: Trains link most cities quickly but walk-up fares are high; book Advance tickets or buy a Railcard. Coaches are cheaper and slower; the Highlands suit a car or tour.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Leeds?
Yes. Apps that work here: Uber, Bolt.
What's the best way to get around Leeds?
Walk the center; buses cover the suburbs and Leeds Station is a major rail hub. There is no tram or metro.
How do I get from the airport to Leeds?
Bus 757 to Leeds Station about £5, 30–40 min; taxi to center about £25–35, 25–30 min. No rail link.
Is Leeds walkable?
Walkable center.
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Sources
- National Rail Enquiries
- Railcards
- National Express coaches
- Visit Leeds
- West Yorkshire Combined Authority (Metro)
- Leeds Bradford Airport
- Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS
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