Bus X10 in Leeds links Wakefield Bus Station and Cavendish Road University Steps. The route is 0.0 km long with 15 stops, and the official schedule from West Yorkshire Combined Authority (Metro) puts the full trip at about 39 minutes. On a weekday it runs 3 trips in one direction.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | X10 |
| City | Leeds |
| Operator | West Yorkshire Combined Authority (Metro) |
| Start → end | Wakefield Bus Station → Cavendish Road University Steps |
| End → start | Cavendish Road University Steps → Wakefield Bus Station |
| Route length | 0.0 km / 0.0 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 15 / 17 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 39 minutes |
| Trips per day | 3 on weekdays one way |
| Frequency | peak 30 |
| First / last trip from «Wakefield Bus Station» | 06:50 / 07:50 |
| First / last trip from «Cavendish Road University Steps» | 16:05 / 17:05 |
| Fare | 2.50 £ (fare in effect since 30 March 2025) |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus X10
Outbound: Wakefield Bus Station → Cavendish Road University Steps
This direction has 15 stops. The route passes Queen Elizabeth GS, Paragon Business Village, Sweet Street, Civic K. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wakefield Bus Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Queen Elizabeth GS | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Belgravia Road | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Newton Bar | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Paragon Business Village | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Carr Gate | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Parkfield Street | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Sweet Street | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Southbank G | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | City Square E | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Civic K | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Headrow L | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Merrion B | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Fenton Street | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Cavendish Road University Steps | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Cavendish Road University Steps → Wakefield Bus Station
This direction has 17 stops. The route passes Leeds University, Merrion C, City Square H, Sweet Street. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cavendish Road University Steps | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Leeds University | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Blackman Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Woodhouse Ln Car Pk | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Merrion C | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Headrow M | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Headrow A | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | City Square H | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Station E | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Southbank F | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Sweet Street | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Carr Gate | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Paragon Business Village | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Newton Bar | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Belgravia Road | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Queen Elizabeth GS | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Wakefield Bus Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from West Yorkshire Combined Authority (Metro), the route runs 3 trips in one direction on a weekday.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «Wakefield Bus Station» | 06:50 — 07:50 | — — — |
| From «Cavendish Road University Steps» | 16:05 — 17:05 | — — — |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 30 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 X10 cost?
2.50 £ for a single ride — fare in effect since 30 March 2025.
When do the first and last trips run?
From Wakefield Bus Station the first is at 06:50 and the last at 07:50. From Cavendish Road University Steps they are 16:05 and 17:05.
How long does the trip from Wakefield Bus Station to Cavendish Road University Steps take?
About 39 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
15 outbound and 17 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus X10 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)).