Bus 781 in Leeds links Otley Bus Station and Green View. The route is 0.0 km long with 49 stops, and the official schedule from West Yorkshire Combined Authority (Metro) puts the full trip at about 43 minutes. On a weekday it runs 1 trip in one direction.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 781 |
| City | Leeds |
| Operator | West Yorkshire Combined Authority (Metro) |
| Start → end | Otley Bus Station → Green View |
| End → start | Green View → Otley Bus Station |
| Route length | 0.0 km / 0.0 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 49 / 53 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 43 minutes |
| Trips per day | 1 on weekdays one way |
| Frequency | — |
| First / last trip from «Otley Bus Station» | 12:35 / 12:35 |
| First / last trip from «Green View» | 09:48 / 09:48 |
| Fare | 2.50 £ (fare in effect since 30 March 2025) |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 781
Outbound: Otley Bus Station → Green View
This direction has 49 stops. The route passes Otley Asda, Arthington Ln The Tower Drive, Sandmoor Avenue, Moor Allerton Centre B. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Otley Bus Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Otley Asda | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Otley Cemetery | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Gallows Hill | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Otley Garden Centre | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Moor Drive | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Old Pool Road | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Caley Lodge | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Pool Business Park | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Main Street | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Arthington Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Arthington Lane Stonedale Close | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Arthington Ln The Tower Drive | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | The Wharfedale PH | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Creskeld Grange Farm | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Crag View House | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Arthington Lane Park Cottages | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Ingfield Farm | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Harewood Bar | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | Harewood Arms | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | Wike Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | Wikefield Farm | 0.0 km | |
| 23 | Eccup Reservoir | 0.0 km | |
| 24 | Sandmoor Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 25 | Alwoodley Lane The Fairway | 0.0 km | |
| 26 | Alwoodley Lane Mount Dr | 0.0 km | |
| 27 | The Avenue Top | 0.0 km | |
| 28 | Lakeland Crescent | 0.0 km | |
| 29 | Alwoodley Lane End | 0.0 km | |
| 30 | The Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 31 | The Avenue Bottom | 0.0 km | |
| 32 | Buck Stone Gardens | 0.0 km | |
| 33 | Nursery Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 34 | King Lane P&R B | 0.0 km | |
| 35 | Moor Allerton Centre B | 0.0 km | |
| 36 | Lingfield Road | 0.0 km | |
| 37 | Scott Hall Rd Rdbt | 0.0 km | |
| 38 | Moortown Corner B | 0.0 km | |
| 39 | Moorland Rise | 0.0 km | |
| 40 | Leafield Close | 0.0 km | |
| 41 | Castle View | 0.0 km | |
| 42 | West Lea Close | 0.0 km | |
| 43 | Parkland Drive | 0.0 km | |
| 44 | Parklands Gardens | 0.0 km | |
| 45 | Stainbeck Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 46 | Parkside Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 47 | Northside Retail Park | 0.0 km | |
| 48 | Green Road | 0.0 km | |
| 49 | Green View | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Green View → Otley Bus Station
This direction has 53 stops. The route passes Green Road, Lingfield Road, Alwoodley Lane The Fairway, Creskeld Grange Farm. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Green View | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Green Road | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Northside Retail Park | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Parkside Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Stainbeck Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Parklands Gardens | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Parkland Drive | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | West Lea Close | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Castle View | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Leafield Close | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Moortown Corner A | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Scott Hall Rd Rdbt | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Harrogate Road | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Lingfield Road | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Moor Allerton Centre C | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Allerton High School | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Nursery Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Buck Stone Gardens | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | The Avenue Bottom | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | King Ln The Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | Alwoodley Lane End | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | Lakeland Crescent | 0.0 km | |
| 23 | Lakeland Crescent | 0.0 km | |
| 24 | Alwoodley Lane The Ave | 0.0 km | |
| 25 | Alwoodley Lane Mount Dr | 0.0 km | |
| 26 | Alwoodley Lane The Fairway | 0.0 km | |
| 27 | Sandmoor Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 28 | Alwoodley Lane Harrogate Rd | 0.0 km | |
| 29 | Eccup Reservoir | 0.0 km | |
| 30 | Wikefield Farm | 0.0 km | |
| 31 | Wike Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 32 | Harewood Arms | 0.0 km | |
| 33 | Otley Road | 0.0 km | |
| 34 | Weardley Lane End | 0.0 km | |
| 35 | Ingfield Farm | 0.0 km | |
| 36 | Grange Farm | 0.0 km | |
| 37 | Crag View House | 0.0 km | |
| 38 | Creskeld Grange Farm | 0.0 km | |
| 39 | The Wharfedale PH | 0.0 km | |
| 40 | Arthington Ln The Tower Drive | 0.0 km | |
| 41 | Arthington Lane Stonedale Close | 0.0 km | |
| 42 | Arthington Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 43 | Main Street | 0.0 km | |
| 44 | Pool Bridge Corner | 0.0 km | |
| 45 | Pool Business Park | 0.0 km | |
| 46 | Caley Lodge | 0.0 km | |
| 47 | Old Pool Road | 0.0 km | |
| 48 | Moor Drive | 0.0 km | |
| 49 | Otley Garden Centre | 0.0 km | |
| 50 | Gallows Hill | 0.0 km | |
| 51 | Otley Cemetery | 0.0 km | |
| 52 | Otley Asda | 0.0 km | |
| 53 | Otley Bus Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from West Yorkshire Combined Authority (Metro), the route runs 1 trip in one direction on a weekday.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «Otley Bus Station» | 12:35 — 12:35 | — — — |
| From «Green View» | 09:48 — 09:48 | — — — |
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 781 cost?
2.50 £ for a single ride — fare in effect since 30 March 2025.
When do the first and last trips run?
From Otley Bus Station the first is at 12:35 and the last at 12:35. From Green View they are 09:48 and 09:48.
How long does the trip from Otley Bus Station to Green View take?
About 43 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
49 outbound and 53 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 781 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)).