Bus 253 in Leeds links City Square C and Greenside T1. The route is 0.0 km long with 51 stops, and the official schedule from West Yorkshire Combined Authority (Metro) puts the full trip at about 42 minutes. On a weekday it runs 12 trips in one direction.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 253 |
| City | Leeds |
| Operator | West Yorkshire Combined Authority (Metro) |
| Start → end | City Square C → Greenside T1 |
| End → start | Greenside T1 → City Square C |
| Route length | 0.0 km / 0.0 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 51 / 52 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 42 minutes |
| Trips per day | 12 on weekdays one way |
| Frequency | peak 20–60 · midday 60 |
| First / last trip from «City Square C» | 06:50 / 17:20 |
| First / last trip from «Greenside T1» | 07:20 / 17:15 |
| Fare | 2.50 £ (fare in effect since 30 March 2025) |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 253
Outbound: City Square C → Greenside T1
This direction has 51 stops. The route passes Wellington C, Whitehall Ind Est, Moorland Road, West House. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | City Square C | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Wellington C | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Wellington E | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Wellington Bridge | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Holbeck Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Domestic Road | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Copleyhill Trading Estate | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Dragon Bridge | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Dixon Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Royds Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Wortley Ringways | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Whitehall Drive | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Branch Road | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Whitehall Ind Est | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Coach Road | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Lawns Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Wolley Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Walsh Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | New Farnley Cem | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | Low Moor Side Ln | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | Valley Mills | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | Cockersdale | 0.0 km | |
| 23 | Lumb Hall Way | 0.0 km | |
| 24 | Summerbank Close | 0.0 km | |
| 25 | Drighlington Xroads | 0.0 km | |
| 26 | Moorland Road | 0.0 km | |
| 27 | Moortop | 0.0 km | |
| 28 | Hodgson Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 29 | Bar | 0.0 km | |
| 30 | Birkenshaw Bar | 0.0 km | |
| 31 | St Pauls Road | 0.0 km | |
| 32 | Russell Grove | 0.0 km | |
| 33 | Birkenshaw Town St | 0.0 km | |
| 34 | Bradford Road Park View | 0.0 km | |
| 35 | Halfway House | 0.0 km | |
| 36 | BBG Academy | 0.0 km | |
| 37 | Holme House | 0.0 km | |
| 38 | West House | 0.0 km | |
| 39 | Pit Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 40 | Gomersal Public Hall | 0.0 km | |
| 41 | Gomersal School | 0.0 km | |
| 42 | Gomersal Hill Top | 0.0 km | |
| 43 | Gomersal Cricket Club | 0.0 km | |
| 44 | Oxford Road Whinmoor Gardens | 0.0 km | |
| 45 | Union Mills | 0.0 km | |
| 46 | Oxford Road Castle Hill Road | 0.0 km | |
| 47 | Gomersal Road Prospect Road | 0.0 km | |
| 48 | Elm Grove | 0.0 km | |
| 49 | Westfield Road | 0.0 km | |
| 50 | Bridge Street | 0.0 km | |
| 51 | Greenside T1 | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Greenside T1 → City Square C
This direction has 52 stops. The route passes Bridge Street, West House, Moorland Road, Whitehall Ind Est. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greenside T1 | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Bridge Street | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Westfield Road | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Elm Grove | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Gomersal Road | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Oxford Road Castle Hill Road | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Quarry Mills | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Oxford Road Lower Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Gomersal Cricket Club | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Kirkstone Drive | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Gomersal Hill Top | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Gomersal Public Hall | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Pit Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | West House | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Holme House | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | BBG Academy | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | BBG Academy | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Halfway House | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Bradford Road Park View | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | Birkenshaw Town St | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | Russell Grove | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | St Pauls Road | 0.0 km | |
| 23 | Birkenshaw Bar | 0.0 km | |
| 24 | Hodgson Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 25 | Moortop | 0.0 km | |
| 26 | Moorland Road | 0.0 km | |
| 27 | Drighlington Xroads | 0.0 km | |
| 28 | Summerbank Close | 0.0 km | |
| 29 | Lumb Hall Way | 0.0 km | |
| 30 | Cockersdale | 0.0 km | |
| 31 | Valley Mills | 0.0 km | |
| 32 | Low Moor Side Ln | 0.0 km | |
| 33 | New Farnley Cem | 0.0 km | |
| 34 | Walsh Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 35 | Wolley Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 36 | Lawns Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 37 | Coach Road | 0.0 km | |
| 38 | Whitehall Ind Est | 0.0 km | |
| 39 | Branch Road | 0.0 km | |
| 40 | Whitehall Drive | 0.0 km | |
| 41 | Wortley Ringways | 0.0 km | |
| 42 | Royds Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 43 | Dixon Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 44 | Dragon Bridge | 0.0 km | |
| 45 | Copleyhill Trading Estate | 0.0 km | |
| 46 | Wortley Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 47 | The Roundhouse | 0.0 km | |
| 48 | Wellington Bridge | 0.0 km | |
| 49 | Wellington F | 0.0 km | |
| 50 | Wellington H | 0.0 km | |
| 51 | Wellington J | 0.0 km | |
| 52 | City Square C | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from West Yorkshire Combined Authority (Metro), the route runs 12 trips in one direction on a weekday.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «City Square C» | 06:50 — 17:20 | — — — |
| From «Greenside T1» | 07:20 — 17:15 | — — — |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 20–60 minutes, most often every 60; midday every 60 minutes.
Fare and payment
A single ride costs 2.50 £ — fare in effect since 30 March 2025. The same fare applies to buses in West Yorkshire.
No single bus journey in West Yorkshire costs more than £2.50 — this is the Mayor’s Fare cap, so the actual price charged by an operator can be lower. A DaySaver is £6.00, and the multi-operator MCard covers buses across the county.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a ride on bus 253 cost?
2.50 £ for a single ride — fare in effect since 30 March 2025.
When do the first and last trips run?
From City Square C the first is at 06:50 and the last at 17:20. From Greenside T1 they are 07:20 and 17:15.
How long does the trip from City Square C to Greenside T1 take?
About 42 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
51 outbound and 52 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 253 run on weekends?
Yes, the route runs every day, with a separate weekend schedule.
Every route number with its termini, operating hours and travel time is collected in the Leeds buses overview.
Data current as of August 22, 2026. Schedule and termini — West Yorkshire Combined Authority (Metro). Fares — West Yorkshire Combined Authority. Stop list, schedule and route geometry come from the official GTFS feed (Bus Open Data Service (BODS)).