Bus 28 in Leeds links Leeds City Bus Station and Sir George Martin Drive East Moor Ln. The route is 8.2 km long with 26 stops, and the official schedule from West Yorkshire Combined Authority (Metro) puts the full trip at about 30 minutes. On a weekday it runs 25 trips in one direction, and 28 on a weekend day.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 28 |
| City | Leeds |
| Operator | West Yorkshire Combined Authority (Metro) |
| Start → end | Leeds City Bus Station → Sir George Martin Drive East Moor Ln |
| End → start | Sir George Martin Drive East Moor Ln → Leeds City Bus Station |
| Route length | 8.2 km / 8.7 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 26 / 24 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 30 minutes |
| Trips per day | 25 on weekdays, 28 on weekends one way |
| Frequency | peak 37–45 · midday 38–44 · weekend 59–64 |
| First / last trip from «Leeds City Bus Station» | 04:58 / 22:33 |
| First / last trip from «Sir George Martin Drive East Moor Ln» | 04:53 / 23:06 |
| Fare | 2.50 £ (fare in effect since 30 March 2025) |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 28
Outbound: Leeds City Bus Station → Sir George Martin Drive East Moor Ln
This direction has 26 stops and runs 8.2 km. The route passes Headrow E, Clarendon Road, Headingley Arndale, Quarry Dene Park. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leeds City Bus Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Headrow E | 0.5 km | |
| 3 | Headrow L | 0.8 km | |
| 4 | Merrion B | 1.0 km | |
| 5 | Fenton Street | 1.5 km | |
| 6 | Leeds University | 1.8 km | |
| 7 | Leeds University | 2.1 km | |
| 8 | Clarendon Road | 2.3 km | |
| 9 | Hyde Prk Corner | 2.7 km | |
| 10 | North Hill Road | 3.1 km | |
| 11 | North Grange Road | 3.3 km | |
| 12 | Golden Beam | 3.5 km | |
| 13 | St Michaels Church | 3.9 km | |
| 14 | Headingley Arndale | 4.3 km | |
| 15 | St Anne’s Road | 4.5 km | |
| 16 | St Chads Drive | 4.7 km | |
| 17 | Weetwood Lane Otley Rd | 4.9 km | |
| 18 | Weetwood Avenue | 5.4 km | |
| 19 | Weetwood Lane Weetwood Ct | 5.6 km | |
| 20 | Quarry Dene Park | 6.0 km | |
| 21 | Foxhill Avenue | 6.3 km | |
| 22 | Long Causeway Oaklea Hall Close | 7.0 km | |
| 23 | Long Causeway Dunstarn Drive | 7.3 km | |
| 24 | Long Causeway St Helens Lane | 7.5 km | |
| 25 | Sir George Martin Dr Woodstock Close | 7.7 km | |
| 26 | Sir George Martin Drive East Moor Ln | 8.2 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Sir George Martin Drive East Moor Ln → Leeds City Bus Station
This direction has 24 stops and runs 8.7 km. The route passes Sir George Martin Dr Woodstock Close, Quarry Dene Park, Headingley Arndale, Clarendon Road. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sir George Martin Drive East Moor Ln | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Sir George Martin Dr Woodstock Close | 0.4 km | |
| 3 | Long Causeway St Helens Lane | 0.7 km | |
| 4 | Long Causeway Dunstarn Drive | 0.9 km | |
| 5 | Long Causeway Oaklea Hall Close | 1.2 km | |
| 6 | Weetwood Lane Foxhill Ave | 1.9 km | |
| 7 | Quarry Dene Park | 2.1 km | |
| 8 | Weetwood Lane Weetwood Ct | 2.6 km | |
| 9 | Weetwood Avenue | 2.9 km | |
| 10 | Weetwood Lane Otley Rd | 3.2 km | |
| 11 | St Chads Drive | 3.5 km | |
| 12 | Headingley Arndale | 3.9 km | |
| 13 | St Michaels Church | 4.3 km | |
| 14 | Richmond Avenue | 4.6 km | |
| 15 | North Hill Road | 5.1 km | |
| 16 | Hyde Prk Corner | 5.5 km | |
| 17 | Clarendon Road | 5.9 km | |
| 18 | Leeds University | 6.2 km | |
| 19 | Leeds University | 6.5 km | |
| 20 | Blackman Lane | 6.7 km | |
| 21 | Merrion C | 7.4 km | |
| 22 | Headrow M | 7.5 km | |
| 23 | Headrow H | 8.0 km | |
| 24 | Leeds City Bus Station | 8.7 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from West Yorkshire Combined Authority (Metro), the route runs 25 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 28 on a weekend day.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «Leeds City Bus Station» | 04:58 — 22:33 | 09:19 — 22:16 |
| From «Sir George Martin Drive East Moor Ln» | 04:53 — 23:06 | 08:55 — 22:54 |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 37–45 minutes, most often every 40; midday every 38–44 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 40–45; on weekends every 59–64 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 28 cost?
2.50 £ for a single ride — fare in effect since 30 March 2025.
When do the first and last trips run?
From Leeds City Bus Station the first is at 04:58 and the last at 22:33. From Sir George Martin Drive East Moor Ln they are 04:53 and 23:06.
How long does the trip from Leeds City Bus Station to Sir George Martin Drive East Moor Ln take?
About 30 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
26 outbound and 24 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 28 run on weekends?
Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 28 trips in one direction, running from Leeds City Bus Station between 09:19 and 22:16.
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)).