Leeds Bus 268

Bus 268 in Leeds links Wakefield Bus Station and Bradford Interchange Bus Station. The route is 0.0 km long with 85 stops, and the official schedule from West Yorkshire Combined Authority (Metro) puts the full trip at about 103 minutes. On a weekday it runs 61 trips in one direction, and 26 on a weekend day.

Route at a glance

Route of Bus 268

Outbound: Wakefield Bus Station → Bradford Interchange Bus Station

This direction has 85 stops. The route passes Westgate B, Chickenley Lane Top, Westgate H9, Oakenshaw Church. The full list of stops in order is below.

Inbound: Bradford Interchange Bus Station → Wakefield Bus Station

This direction has 94 stops. The route passes Sawrey Place, South Street, Heckmondwike Market Place, Kingsway. The full list of stops in order is below.

Schedule and frequency

According to the official schedule from West Yorkshire Combined Authority (Metro), the route runs 61 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 26 on a weekend day.

Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 4–20 minutes, most often every 15; midday every 15 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 15–60; on weekends every 10–60 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 268 cost?

2.50 £ for a single ride — fare in effect since 30 March 2025.

When do the first and last trips run?

From Wakefield Bus Station the first is at 05:09 and the last at 22:45. From Bradford Interchange Bus Station they are 05:17 and 23:15.

How long does the trip from Wakefield Bus Station to Bradford Interchange Bus Station take?

About 103 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.

How many stops does the route have?

85 outbound and 94 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.

Does bus 268 run on weekends?

Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 26 trips in one direction, running from Wakefield Bus Station between 08:35 and 22:45.

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)).