Bus 612 in Leeds links Bradford Interchange Bus Station and Market Square. The route is 11.2 km long with 41 stops, and the official schedule from West Yorkshire Combined Authority (Metro) puts the full trip at about 35 minutes. On a weekday it runs 53 trips in one direction, and 40 on a weekend day.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 612 |
| City | Leeds |
| Operator | West Yorkshire Combined Authority (Metro) |
| Start → end | Bradford Interchange Bus Station → Market Square |
| End → start | Market Square → Bradford Interchange Bus Station |
| Route length | 11.2 km / 11.3 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 41 / 41 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 35 minutes |
| Trips per day | 53 on weekdays, 40 on weekends one way |
| Frequency | peak 14–19 · midday 14–19 · weekend 39–47 |
| First / last trip from «Bradford Interchange Bus Station» | 05:42 / 22:56 |
| First / last trip from «Market Square» | 05:35 / 22:39 |
| Fare | 2.50 £ (fare in effect since 30 March 2025) |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 612
Outbound: Bradford Interchange Bus Station → Market Square
This direction has 41 stops and runs 11.2 km. The route passes Little Germany Z, Thorndale Rise, Blakehill School, Crag Hill Road. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bradford Interchange Bus Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Little Germany Z | 0.5 km | |
| 3 | Cathedral Q | 0.8 km | |
| 4 | North Brook Street | 1.3 km | |
| 5 | Hamm Strasse | 1.6 km | |
| 6 | King’s Road Junction | 2.3 km | |
| 7 | Bolton Lane | 2.7 km | |
| 8 | Brow Wood Crescent | 2.9 km | |
| 9 | Brisbane Avenue | 3.2 km | |
| 10 | Poplars Park Road | 3.5 km | |
| 11 | Thorndale Rise | 3.9 km | |
| 12 | Hanson Academy | 3.9 km | |
| 13 | Sutton Avenue | 4.1 km | |
| 14 | Swain House Crescent | 4.5 km | |
| 15 | Five Lane Ends G | 4.8 km | |
| 16 | Five Lane Ends Morrisons B | 5.3 km | |
| 17 | Five Lane Ends E | 5.7 km | |
| 18 | Highfield Grove | 5.9 km | |
| 19 | Woodsley Road | 6.0 km | |
| 20 | Blakehill School | 6.3 km | |
| 21 | Santa Monica Road | 6.6 km | |
| 22 | Highfield Works | 6.8 km | |
| 23 | Green Lane | 6.9 km | |
| 24 | Idle Medical Centre | 7.2 km | |
| 25 | Harper Avenue | 7.5 km | |
| 26 | Kingston Road | 7.8 km | |
| 27 | Thackley Corner B | 8.0 km | |
| 28 | Aire Street | 8.1 km | |
| 29 | Crag Hill Road | 8.4 km | |
| 30 | Cyprus Drive | 8.6 km | |
| 31 | Overdale Drive | 8.9 km | |
| 32 | Cote Farm Lane | 9.1 km | |
| 33 | Glenholme | 9.3 km | |
| 34 | Busy Lane | 9.4 km | |
| 35 | Daleside Road | 9.6 km | |
| 36 | West Royd Avenue | 9.9 km | |
| 37 | Wrose Brow Road | 10.1 km | |
| 38 | Thackley Old Road | 10.3 km | |
| 39 | Carnegie Drive | 10.6 km | |
| 40 | Briggate | 10.9 km | |
| 41 | Market Square | 11.2 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Market Square → Bradford Interchange Bus Station
This direction has 41 stops and runs 11.3 km. The route passes Briggate, Cyprus Drive, Santa Monica Road, Sutton Avenue. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Market Square | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Briggate | 0.7 km | |
| 3 | Carnegie Drive | 1.0 km | |
| 4 | Thackley Old Road | 1.3 km | |
| 5 | Wrose Brow Road | 1.5 km | |
| 6 | West Royd Avenue | 1.8 km | |
| 7 | Daleside Road | 2.0 km | |
| 8 | Busy Lane | 2.2 km | |
| 9 | Glenholme | 2.4 km | |
| 10 | Overdale Drive | 2.7 km | |
| 11 | Cyprus Drive | 3.1 km | |
| 12 | Crag Hill Road | 3.2 km | |
| 13 | Aire Street | 3.5 km | |
| 14 | Thackley Corner A | 3.7 km | |
| 15 | Kingston Road | 4.0 km | |
| 16 | Harper Avenue | 4.1 km | |
| 17 | Idle Medical Centre | 4.4 km | |
| 18 | Green Lane | 4.7 km | |
| 19 | Highfield Works | 4.8 km | |
| 20 | Santa Monica Road | 5.0 km | |
| 21 | Blakehill School | 5.3 km | |
| 22 | Woodsley Road | 5.5 km | |
| 23 | Highfield Grove | 5.7 km | |
| 24 | Five Lane Ends D | 5.9 km | |
| 25 | Five Lane Ends Morrisons A | 6.3 km | |
| 26 | Norman Avenue | 6.5 km | |
| 27 | Five Lane Ends F | 6.8 km | |
| 28 | Swain House Crescent | 7.0 km | |
| 29 | Sutton Avenue | 7.4 km | |
| 30 | Hanson Academy | 7.6 km | |
| 31 | Thorndale Rise | 7.7 km | |
| 32 | Poplars Park Road | 8.0 km | |
| 33 | Brisbane Avenue | 8.3 km | |
| 34 | Bolton Lane | 8.7 km | |
| 35 | Kings Road Junction | 8.9 km | |
| 36 | Peel Centre | 9.4 km | |
| 37 | Hamm Strasse | 9.9 km | |
| 38 | North Brook Street | 10.1 km | |
| 39 | Cathedral P | 10.4 km | |
| 40 | Little Germany V | 10.8 km | |
| 41 | Bradford Interchange Bus Station | 11.3 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from West Yorkshire Combined Authority (Metro), the route runs 53 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 40 on a weekend day.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «Bradford Interchange Bus Station» | 05:42 — 22:56 | 08:00 — 22:00 |
| From «Market Square» | 05:35 — 22:39 | 07:38 — 22:41 |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 14–19 minutes, most often every 16; midday every 14–19 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 16–38; on weekends every 39–47 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 612 cost?
2.50 £ for a single ride — fare in effect since 30 March 2025.
When do the first and last trips run?
From Bradford Interchange Bus Station the first is at 05:42 and the last at 22:56. From Market Square they are 05:35 and 22:39.
How long does the trip from Bradford Interchange Bus Station to Market Square take?
About 35 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
41 outbound and 41 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 612 run on weekends?
Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 40 trips in one direction, running from Bradford Interchange Bus Station between 08:00 and 22:00.
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)).