Bus 271 in Leeds links Greenside T1 and Batley Bus Station. The route is 0.0 km long with 21 stops, and the official schedule from West Yorkshire Combined Authority (Metro) puts the full trip at about 16 minutes. On a weekday it runs 13 trips in one direction, and 5 on a weekend day.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 271 |
| City | Leeds |
| Operator | West Yorkshire Combined Authority (Metro) |
| Start → end | Greenside T1 → Batley Bus Station |
| End → start | Batley Bus Station → Greenside T1 |
| Route length | 0.0 km / 0.0 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 21 / 19 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 16 minutes |
| Trips per day | 13 on weekdays, 5 on weekends one way |
| Frequency | peak 60 · midday 60 |
| First / last trip from «Greenside T1» | 06:13 / 18:13 |
| First / last trip from «Batley Bus Station» | 06:34 / 18:34 |
| Fare | 2.50 £ (fare in effect since 30 March 2025) |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 271
Outbound: Greenside T1 → Batley Bus Station
This direction has 21 stops. The route passes Bridge Street, Alma Lane, Richmond Road, Welwyn Avenue. 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 | Little Green Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Alma Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Scott Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Rayner Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Curwen Crescent | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Richmond Road | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | White Lee Side | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Fairfield School | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Oakwell Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Welwyn Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Fairview Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | South Bank Road | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Rosebank Street | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Centenary Place | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Victoria Mills | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | Stocks Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | Batley Bus Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Batley Bus Station → Greenside T1
This direction has 19 stops. The route passes Blakeridge Lane, Fairview Avenue, White Lee Side, Alma Lane. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Batley Bus Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Blakeridge Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | St Mary’s School | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Centenary Way | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | South Bank Road | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Fairview Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Welwyn Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Oakwell Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Fairfield School | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | White Lee Side | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Richmond Road | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Curwen Crescent | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Rayner Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Alma Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Little Green Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Elm Grove | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Westfield Road | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Bridge Street | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Northgate T2 | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from West Yorkshire Combined Authority (Metro), the route runs 13 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 5 on a weekend day.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «Greenside T1» | 06:13 — 18:13 | 09:13 — 17:13 |
| From «Batley Bus Station» | 06:34 — 18:34 | 09:34 — 17:34 |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 60 minutes; midday every 60 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 60.
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 271 cost?
2.50 £ for a single ride — fare in effect since 30 March 2025.
When do the first and last trips run?
From Greenside T1 the first is at 06:13 and the last at 18:13. From Batley Bus Station they are 06:34 and 18:34.
How long does the trip from Greenside T1 to Batley Bus Station take?
About 16 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
21 outbound and 19 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 271 run on weekends?
Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 5 trips in one direction, running from Greenside T1 between 09:13 and 17:13.
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)).