Bus 281 in Leeds links Holden Ing Way and Dewsbury Bus Station. The route is 0.0 km long with 43 stops, and the official schedule from West Yorkshire Combined Authority (Metro) puts the full trip at about 45 minutes. On a weekday it runs 24 trips in one direction, and 10 on a weekend day.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 281 |
| City | Leeds |
| Operator | West Yorkshire Combined Authority (Metro) |
| Start → end | Holden Ing Way → Dewsbury Bus Station |
| End → start | Dewsbury Bus Station → Holden Ing Way |
| Route length | 0.0 km / 0.0 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 43 / 43 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 45 minutes |
| Trips per day | 24 on weekdays, 10 on weekends one way |
| Frequency | peak 30 · midday 30–45 · weekend 60 |
| First / last trip from «Holden Ing Way» | 05:40 / 17:57 |
| First / last trip from «Dewsbury Bus Station» | 05:00 / 17:58 |
| Fare | 2.50 £ (fare in effect since 30 March 2025) |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 281
Outbound: Holden Ing Way → Dewsbury Bus Station
This direction has 43 stops. The route passes Raikes Lane, Birstall Cricket Club, Bradford Road, Norfolk Street. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Holden Ing Way | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Raikes Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Rochester Road | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Fieldhead Academy | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Branwell Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Lowood Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Foxglove Road | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Kings Drive | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Middlegate Church Street | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Birstall Market Place B | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Sovereign Close | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Birstall Cricket Club | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Hill Crescent | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Clough Drive | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Windsor Road | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Arundel Close | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Batley Girls High School | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Windmill School | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Harefield Drive | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | Woodlands Road | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | Intake Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | Bradford Road | 0.0 km | |
| 23 | Wilton Park Gates | 0.0 km | |
| 24 | Wilton Park | 0.0 km | |
| 25 | Ruby Street | 0.0 km | |
| 26 | Carlinghow Hill | 0.0 km | |
| 27 | Victoria Mills | 0.0 km | |
| 28 | Stocks Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 29 | Batley Bus Station | 0.0 km | |
| 30 | Batley Commercial St D | 0.0 km | |
| 31 | Fox’s Biscuits | 0.0 km | |
| 32 | Norfolk Street | 0.0 km | |
| 33 | Mount Pleasant | 0.0 km | |
| 34 | Carr Side Crescent | 0.0 km | |
| 35 | Hyrstlands Park | 0.0 km | |
| 36 | Howard Street | 0.0 km | |
| 37 | Conway Crescent | 0.0 km | |
| 38 | Town Street | 0.0 km | |
| 39 | Jack Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 40 | Mill Road | 0.0 km | |
| 41 | Victoria Road | 0.0 km | |
| 42 | Northgate Halifax Road | 0.0 km | |
| 43 | Dewsbury Bus Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Dewsbury Bus Station → Holden Ing Way
This direction has 43 stops. The route passes Longcauseway, Fox’s Biscuits, Bradford Road, Birstall Cricket Club. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dewsbury Bus Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Longcauseway | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Victoria Road | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Mill Road | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Town Street | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Conway Crescent | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Howard Street | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Hyrstlands Park | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Carr Side Crescent | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Mount Pleasant | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Norfolk Street | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Fox’s Biscuits | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Batley Commercial St C | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Blakeridge Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | St Mary’s School | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Centenary Way | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Centenary Place | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Carlinghow Hill | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Ruby Street | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | Wilton Park | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | Wilton Park Gates | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | Bradford Road | 0.0 km | |
| 23 | Intake Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 24 | Woodlands Road | 0.0 km | |
| 25 | Harefield Drive | 0.0 km | |
| 26 | Windmill School | 0.0 km | |
| 27 | Batley Girls High School | 0.0 km | |
| 28 | Arundel Close | 0.0 km | |
| 29 | Windsor Road | 0.0 km | |
| 30 | Clough Drive | 0.0 km | |
| 31 | Hill Crescent | 0.0 km | |
| 32 | Birstall Cricket Club | 0.0 km | |
| 33 | Sovereign Close | 0.0 km | |
| 34 | Birstall Market Place A | 0.0 km | |
| 35 | Middlegate | 0.0 km | |
| 36 | Kings Drive | 0.0 km | |
| 37 | Foxglove Road | 0.0 km | |
| 38 | Lowood Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 39 | Haworth Road | 0.0 km | |
| 40 | Rochester Road | 0.0 km | |
| 41 | Raikes Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 42 | Bankwood Way | 0.0 km | |
| 43 | Holden Ing Way | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from West Yorkshire Combined Authority (Metro), the route runs 24 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 10 on a weekend day.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «Holden Ing Way» | 05:40 — 17:57 | 09:10 — 18:10 |
| From «Dewsbury Bus Station» | 05:00 — 17:58 | 09:00 — 18:00 |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 30 minutes; midday every 30–45 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 30; on weekends 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 281 cost?
2.50 £ for a single ride — fare in effect since 30 March 2025.
When do the first and last trips run?
From Holden Ing Way the first is at 05:40 and the last at 17:57. From Dewsbury Bus Station they are 05:00 and 17:58.
How long does the trip from Holden Ing Way to Dewsbury Bus Station take?
About 45 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
43 outbound and 43 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 281 run on weekends?
Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 10 trips in one direction, running from Holden Ing Way between 09:10 and 18:10.
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)).