Bus 626 in Leeds links Bradford Interchange Bus Station and Baildon Towngate. The route is 10.9 km long with 40 stops, and the official schedule from West Yorkshire Combined Authority (Metro) puts the full trip at about 40 minutes. On a weekday it runs 24 trips in one direction, and 28 on a weekend day.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 626 |
| City | Leeds |
| Operator | West Yorkshire Combined Authority (Metro) |
| Start → end | Bradford Interchange Bus Station → Baildon Towngate |
| End → start | Baildon Towngate → Bradford Interchange Bus Station |
| Route length | 10.9 km / 11.0 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 40 / 41 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 40 minutes |
| Trips per day | 24 on weekdays, 28 on weekends one way |
| Frequency | peak 35–43 · midday 33–45 · weekend 60–94 |
| First / last trip from «Bradford Interchange Bus Station» | 06:56 / 23:15 |
| First / last trip from «Baildon Towngate» | 06:02 / 22:35 |
| Fare | 2.50 £ (fare in effect since 30 March 2025) |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 626
Outbound: Bradford Interchange Bus Station → Baildon Towngate
This direction has 40 stops and runs 10.9 km. The route passes Little Germany U, Lister Park, Valley Road Junction, Baildon Glen School. 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 U | 0.6 km | |
| 3 | Cathedral N | 0.8 km | |
| 4 | Cheapside L | 1.1 km | |
| 5 | Forster Square J | 1.2 km | |
| 6 | Manor Row A | 1.4 km | |
| 7 | Manningham Lane Retail Park | 1.6 km | |
| 8 | Hanover Square | 1.9 km | |
| 9 | Valley Parade | 2.4 km | |
| 10 | Blenheim Road | 2.7 km | |
| 11 | Lister Park | 3.0 km | |
| 12 | Cunliffe Road | 3.2 km | |
| 13 | Bradford Grammar School | 3.6 km | |
| 14 | Park Grove | 4.0 km | |
| 15 | Lynthorne Road | 4.2 km | |
| 16 | Ashfield Avenue | 4.5 km | |
| 17 | Wharncliffe Road | 4.7 km | |
| 18 | Norwood Terrace | 5.0 km | |
| 19 | Northcliffe Park | 5.3 km | |
| 20 | Valley Road Junction | 5.5 km | |
| 21 | Market Square | 6.0 km | |
| 22 | Baildon Bridge | 6.6 km | |
| 23 | Baildon Recreation Ground | 6.8 km | |
| 24 | AIre Close | 7.0 km | |
| 25 | Fernbank Drive | 7.4 km | |
| 26 | Kingdom Hall | 7.6 km | |
| 27 | Roberts Park | 7.8 km | |
| 28 | Thompson Lane | 7.9 km | |
| 29 | Baildon Glen School | 8.1 km | |
| 30 | Baildon Green | 8.3 km | |
| 31 | Upper Green | 8.6 km | |
| 32 | Bertram Drive | 8.9 km | |
| 33 | Denby Drive | 9.2 km | |
| 34 | The Crescent | 9.4 km | |
| 35 | Cliffe Lane West | 9.7 km | |
| 36 | Cliffe Avenue | 9.9 km | |
| 37 | Baildon Community Link | 10.1 km | |
| 38 | Station Road | 10.3 km | |
| 39 | Browgate | 10.5 km | |
| 40 | Baildon Towngate | 10.9 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Baildon Towngate → Bradford Interchange Bus Station
This direction has 41 stops and runs 11.0 km. The route passes Browgate, Baildon Green, Market Square, Bradford Grammar School. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baildon Towngate | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Browgate | 0.4 km | |
| 3 | Station Road | 0.7 km | |
| 4 | Baildon Community Link | 0.9 km | |
| 5 | Cliffe Avenue | 1.0 km | |
| 6 | Cliffe Lane West | 1.2 km | |
| 7 | The Crescent | 1.6 km | |
| 8 | Denby Drive | 1.8 km | |
| 9 | Bertram Drive | 2.1 km | |
| 10 | Upper Green | 2.3 km | |
| 11 | Baildon Green | 2.6 km | |
| 12 | Baildon Glen School | 2.8 km | |
| 13 | Thompson Lane | 3.1 km | |
| 14 | Roberts Park | 3.2 km | |
| 15 | Kingdom Hall | 3.4 km | |
| 16 | Fernbank Drive | 3.6 km | |
| 17 | Aire Close | 4.0 km | |
| 18 | Baildon Recreation Ground | 4.2 km | |
| 19 | Baildon Bridge | 4.4 km | |
| 20 | Market Square | 5.0 km | |
| 21 | Valley Road Junction | 5.5 km | |
| 22 | Northcliffe Park | 5.8 km | |
| 23 | Norwood Terrace | 6.0 km | |
| 24 | Wharncliffe Road | 6.2 km | |
| 25 | Ashfield Avenue | 6.5 km | |
| 26 | Lynthorne Road | 6.8 km | |
| 27 | Park Grove | 7.0 km | |
| 28 | Lister Park North | 7.1 km | |
| 29 | Bradford Grammar School | 7.5 km | |
| 30 | Cunliffe Road | 7.8 km | |
| 31 | Lister Park | 8.1 km | |
| 32 | Queen’s Road | 8.4 km | |
| 33 | Valley Parade | 8.7 km | |
| 34 | Hanover Square | 9.1 km | |
| 35 | Manningham Lane Retail Park | 9.3 km | |
| 36 | Manor Row B | 9.6 km | |
| 37 | Forster Square K | 9.8 km | |
| 38 | Cheapside M | 10.1 km | |
| 39 | Cathedral S | 10.2 km | |
| 40 | Little Germany V | 10.4 km | |
| 41 | Bradford Interchange Bus Station | 11.0 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 28 on a weekend day.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «Bradford Interchange Bus Station» | 06:56 — 23:15 | 08:25 — 22:50 |
| From «Baildon Towngate» | 06:02 — 22:35 | 09:05 — 22:08 |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 35–43 minutes, most often every 39; midday every 33–45 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 33–41; on weekends every 60–94 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 626 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 06:56 and the last at 23:15. From Baildon Towngate they are 06:02 and 22:35.
How long does the trip from Bradford Interchange Bus Station to Baildon Towngate take?
About 40 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
40 outbound and 41 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 626 run on weekends?
Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 28 trips in one direction, running from Bradford Interchange Bus Station between 08:25 and 22:50.
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)).