Bus 65 in Leeds links Civic L and Moorland Close. The route is 17.4 km long with 51 stops, and the official schedule from West Yorkshire Combined Authority (Metro) puts the full trip at about 59 minutes. On a weekday it runs 9 trips in one direction.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 65 |
| City | Leeds |
| Operator | West Yorkshire Combined Authority (Metro) |
| Start → end | Civic L → Moorland Close |
| End → start | Moorland Close → Civic L |
| Route length | 17.4 km / 16.5 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 51 / 51 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 59 minutes |
| Trips per day | 9 on weekdays one way |
| Frequency | peak 57–68 · midday 58–67 |
| First / last trip from «Civic L» | 07:49 / 17:00 |
| First / last trip from «Moorland Close» | 05:57 / 15:09 |
| Fare | 2.50 £ (fare in effect since 30 March 2025) |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 65
Outbound: Civic L → Moorland Close
This direction has 51 stops and runs 17.4 km. The route passes City Square G, Cross Flatts Park Top, Wide Lane End, Queensway. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Civic L | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | City Square G | 0.3 km | |
| 3 | Wellington Q | 0.7 km | |
| 4 | Wellington C | 1.0 km | |
| 5 | Wellington D | 1.3 km | |
| 6 | Wellington Bridge | 1.5 km | |
| 7 | Holbeck Lane | 2.7 km | |
| 8 | Pleasant Street | 3.1 km | |
| 9 | Top Moor Side | 3.4 km | |
| 10 | City Evangelical Church | 3.8 km | |
| 11 | Fairfax Road | 4.0 km | |
| 12 | Beeston Hill Health Centre | 4.1 km | |
| 13 | Beeston Hill | 4.3 km | |
| 14 | Cross Flatts Park Top | 4.6 km | |
| 15 | Cross Flatts Drive | 4.9 km | |
| 16 | Co-op | 5.1 km | |
| 17 | Moorhouse Avenue | 5.5 km | |
| 18 | Beeston ASDA | 5.8 km | |
| 19 | Cardinal Road | 6.0 km | |
| 20 | Cardinal Crescent | 6.2 km | |
| 21 | Cardinal Grove | 6.5 km | |
| 22 | Thirlmere Gardens | 6.7 km | |
| 23 | White Rose Centre | 7.1 km | |
| 24 | Millshaw Road | 8.2 km | |
| 25 | Cotton Mill Beck | 8.7 km | |
| 26 | Wide Lane End | 9.3 km | |
| 27 | Newlands Farm | 9.7 km | |
| 28 | Bedale Court | 9.9 km | |
| 29 | Topcliffe Avenue | 10.1 km | |
| 30 | Albert Road | 10.4 km | |
| 31 | Wide Lane | 10.8 km | |
| 32 | Clough Street | 11.1 km | |
| 33 | South Parade | 11.3 km | |
| 34 | New Pavillion | 11.6 km | |
| 35 | Weavers Close | 11.9 km | |
| 36 | Queensway | 12.4 km | |
| 37 | Morley Town Hall A | 12.7 km | |
| 38 | Queensway | 12.4 km | |
| 39 | Bright Street | 13.5 km | |
| 40 | Bank Street | 14.0 km | |
| 41 | Ingle Crescent | 14.2 km | |
| 42 | Ingle Grove | 14.5 km | |
| 43 | Ingle Avenue End | 14.7 km | |
| 44 | Horsfall Street | 15.0 km | |
| 45 | Gilhusum Road | 15.4 km | |
| 46 | Harthill | 15.8 km | |
| 47 | Gildersome Green | 16.1 km | |
| 48 | Spring Avenue | 16.5 km | |
| 49 | Greenfield Avenue | 16.9 km | |
| 50 | Moorland Avenue | 17.2 km | |
| 51 | Moorland Close | 17.4 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Moorland Close → Civic L
This direction has 51 stops and runs 16.5 km. The route passes Scott Green Crescent, Bank Street, Bedale Court, Beeston Co-Op. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Moorland Close | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Scott Green Crescent | 0.2 km | |
| 3 | Church Avenue | 0.4 km | |
| 4 | Spring Avenue | 0.7 km | |
| 5 | Gildersome Church Street | 0.8 km | |
| 6 | Gildersome Green | 1.0 km | |
| 7 | Harthill | 1.4 km | |
| 8 | Branch End | 1.6 km | |
| 9 | Gilhusum Road | 1.8 km | |
| 10 | Horsfall Street | 2.2 km | |
| 11 | Ingle Avenue End | 2.5 km | |
| 12 | Ingle Grove | 2.7 km | |
| 13 | Ingle Crescent | 3.0 km | |
| 14 | Bank Street | 3.2 km | |
| 15 | Brunswick Street | 3.4 km | |
| 16 | Bright Street | 3.7 km | |
| 17 | Corporation Street | 3.9 km | |
| 18 | Morley Town Hall C | 4.5 km | |
| 19 | Commercial Street E | 4.7 km | |
| 20 | Abbey House | 4.9 km | |
| 21 | South Parade | 5.2 km | |
| 22 | Clough Street | 5.5 km | |
| 23 | Wide Lane | 5.8 km | |
| 24 | Bantam Close | 6.2 km | |
| 25 | Topcliffe Avenue | 6.4 km | |
| 26 | Bedale Court | 6.6 km | |
| 27 | Wide Lane End | 7.1 km | |
| 28 | Cotton Mill Beck | 7.9 km | |
| 29 | Millshaw Road | 8.2 km | |
| 30 | White Rose Centre | 9.2 km | |
| 31 | Thirlmere Gardens | 9.7 km | |
| 32 | Cardinal Grove | 9.8 km | |
| 33 | Cardinal Crescent | 10.0 km | |
| 34 | Cardinal Road | 10.2 km | |
| 35 | Beeston ASDA | 10.6 km | |
| 36 | Moorhouse Avenue | 10.8 km | |
| 37 | Co-op | 11.2 km | |
| 38 | Beeston Co-Op | 11.3 km | |
| 39 | Cross Flatts Drive | 11.6 km | |
| 40 | Cross Flatts Park Top | 11.8 km | |
| 41 | Cemetery Rd Tempest Rd | 12.0 km | |
| 42 | Beeston Hill Health Centre | 12.2 km | |
| 43 | Fairfax Road | 12.3 km | |
| 44 | Cemetery Road Junction | 12.6 km | |
| 45 | Top Moor Side | 12.9 km | |
| 46 | Pleasant Street | 13.3 km | |
| 47 | Domestic Road | 13.9 km | |
| 48 | Wortley Lane | 14.2 km | |
| 49 | The Roundhouse | 15.1 km | |
| 50 | Civic N | 16.2 km | |
| 51 | Civic L | 16.5 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from West Yorkshire Combined Authority (Metro), the route runs 9 trips in one direction on a weekday.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «Civic L» | 07:49 — 17:00 | — — — |
| From «Moorland Close» | 05:57 — 15:09 | — — — |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 57–68 minutes, most often every 58; midday every 58–67 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 65 cost?
2.50 £ for a single ride — fare in effect since 30 March 2025.
When do the first and last trips run?
From Civic L the first is at 07:49 and the last at 17:00. From Moorland Close they are 05:57 and 15:09.
How long does the trip from Civic L to Moorland Close take?
About 59 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
51 outbound and 51 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 65 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)).