Bus 51 in Leeds links Victoria D and Morley Town Hall B. The route is 9.9 km long with 23 stops, and the official schedule from West Yorkshire Combined Authority (Metro) puts the full trip at about 29 minutes. On a weekday it runs 30 trips in one direction.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 51 |
| City | Leeds |
| Operator | West Yorkshire Combined Authority (Metro) |
| Start → end | Victoria D → Morley Town Hall B |
| End → start | Morley Town Hall B → Victoria D |
| Route length | 9.9 km / 9.8 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 23 / 24 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 29 minutes |
| Trips per day | 30 on weekdays one way |
| Frequency | peak 27–31 · midday 30–35 |
| First / last trip from «Victoria D» | 05:56 / 23:36 |
| First / last trip from «Morley Town Hall B» | 05:36 / 23:02 |
| Fare | 2.50 £ (fare in effect since 30 March 2025) |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 51
Outbound: Victoria D → Morley Town Hall B
This direction has 23 stops and runs 9.9 km. The route passes Corn Exchange D, Elland Road Ind Est, Victoria Street, Ingle Avenue. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Victoria D | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Corn Exchange D | 0.6 km | |
| 3 | Southbank A | 1.2 km | |
| 4 | Leeds Utd Stadium | 4.0 km | |
| 5 | Heath Mount | 4.2 km | |
| 6 | Elland Road Park and Ride | 4.7 km | |
| 7 | Elland Road Ind Est | 5.2 km | |
| 8 | Drysalters | 5.6 km | |
| 9 | Millshaw | 6.0 km | |
| 10 | Old Road | 6.3 km | |
| 11 | Clarkson Terrace | 6.8 km | |
| 12 | Victoria Street | 7.0 km | |
| 13 | Daffil Road | 7.3 km | |
| 14 | Lane Side | 7.6 km | |
| 15 | King George Avenue | 7.9 km | |
| 16 | Church Street | 8.2 km | |
| 17 | Ingle Avenue | 8.5 km | |
| 18 | Bank Street | 8.7 km | |
| 19 | Brunswick Street | 8.9 km | |
| 20 | Bright Street | 9.2 km | |
| 21 | Corporation Street | 9.4 km | |
| 22 | Queensway | 9.6 km | |
| 23 | Morley Town Hall B | 9.9 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Morley Town Hall B → Victoria D
This direction has 24 stops and runs 9.8 km. The route passes Queensway, Laneside Farm, Old Road, Leeds Utd Stadium. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morley Town Hall B | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Queensway | 0.7 km | |
| 3 | Bright Street | 1.1 km | |
| 4 | Bank Street | 1.6 km | |
| 5 | Ingle Avenue | 1.8 km | |
| 6 | Church Street | 2.1 km | |
| 7 | Laneside Farm | 2.6 km | |
| 8 | Lane Side | 2.8 km | |
| 9 | Daffil Road | 3.0 km | |
| 10 | Victoria Street | 3.4 km | |
| 11 | Clarkson Terrace | 3.7 km | |
| 12 | Old Road | 4.0 km | |
| 13 | Millshaw | 4.3 km | |
| 14 | Drysalters | 4.8 km | |
| 15 | Elland Road Ind Est | 5.1 km | |
| 16 | Heath Mount | 5.6 km | |
| 17 | Leeds Utd Stadium | 5.8 km | |
| 18 | Fairway Court | 6.4 km | |
| 19 | Cemetery Road Junction | 6.8 km | |
| 20 | Sweet Street | 8.0 km | |
| 21 | Southbank E | 8.5 km | |
| 22 | Southbank C | 8.8 km | |
| 23 | Corn Exchange A | 9.3 km | |
| 24 | Victoria D | 9.8 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from West Yorkshire Combined Authority (Metro), the route runs 30 trips in one direction on a weekday.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «Victoria D» | 05:56 — 23:36 | — — — |
| From «Morley Town Hall B» | 05:36 — 23:02 | — — — |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 27–31 minutes, most often every 30; midday every 30–35 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 29–40.
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 51 cost?
2.50 £ for a single ride — fare in effect since 30 March 2025.
When do the first and last trips run?
From Victoria D the first is at 05:56 and the last at 23:36. From Morley Town Hall B they are 05:36 and 23:02.
How long does the trip from Victoria D to Morley Town Hall B take?
About 29 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
23 outbound and 24 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 51 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)).