Bus 3A in Leeds links White Rose Centre and Fforde Grene Jct. The route is 23.6 km long with 50 stops, and the official schedule from West Yorkshire Combined Authority (Metro) puts the full trip at about 58 minutes. On a weekday it runs 31 trips in one direction, and 34 on a weekend day.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 3A |
| City | Leeds |
| Operator | West Yorkshire Combined Authority (Metro) |
| Start → end | White Rose Centre → Fforde Grene Jct |
| End → start | Fforde Grene Jct → White Rose Centre |
| Route length | 23.6 km / 11.8 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 50 / 36 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 58 minutes |
| Trips per day | 31 on weekdays, 34 on weekends one way |
| Frequency | peak 24–33 · midday 27–31 · weekend 59–65 |
| First / last trip from «White Rose Centre» | 06:04 / 22:50 |
| First / last trip from «Fforde Grene Jct» | 05:42 / 22:22 |
| Fare | 2.50 £ (fare in effect since 30 March 2025) |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 3A
Outbound: White Rose Centre → Fforde Grene Jct
This direction has 50 stops and runs 23.6 km. The route passes Thirlmere Gardens, Southbank E, Chapel Allerton Hospital, Gledhow Lidgett Ln. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | White Rose Centre | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Thirlmere Gardens | 0.5 km | |
| 3 | Waincliffe Drive | 1.7 km | |
| 4 | Tommy Wass Junction | 2.0 km | |
| 5 | Barkly Road | 2.6 km | |
| 6 | Cross Flatts Grove | 2.9 km | |
| 7 | Cross Flatts Park | 3.2 km | |
| 8 | Hunslet Fire Stn | 3.7 km | |
| 9 | Oakley Terrace | 4.0 km | |
| 10 | Dewsbury Road Hub | 5.1 km | |
| 11 | Hunslet Hall Road | 5.5 km | |
| 12 | Parkfield Street | 5.7 km | |
| 13 | Sweet Street | 7.5 km | |
| 14 | Southbank E | 8.8 km | |
| 15 | Southbank D | 9.0 km | |
| 16 | Corn Exchange C | 9.7 km | |
| 17 | Victoria K | 10.0 km | |
| 18 | Lovell Park | 10.9 km | |
| 19 | Sheepscar Junction | 11.8 km | |
| 20 | Mandela Centre | 12.4 km | |
| 21 | NSCD | 12.8 km | |
| 22 | Cowper Street | 13.0 km | |
| 23 | Reginald Centre | 13.4 km | |
| 24 | Sikh Temple | 13.7 km | |
| 25 | Newton Parade | 13.8 km | |
| 26 | Chapel Allerton Hospital | 14.0 km | |
| 27 | Potternewton Lane | 14.7 km | |
| 28 | Chapel Allerton Sch | 14.8 km | |
| 29 | Stainbeck Lane | 15.1 km | |
| 30 | Regent Street | 15.2 km | |
| 31 | Wood Lane | 15.4 km | |
| 32 | Valley Gardens | 15.6 km | |
| 33 | King Lane | 16.0 km | |
| 34 | Kingsway Court | 16.7 km | |
| 35 | Nunroyd Avenue | 17.0 km | |
| 36 | Bentcliffe Grove | 17.3 km | |
| 37 | Allerton Grange Ave | 17.9 km | |
| 38 | Gledhow Lidgett Ln | 18.3 km | |
| 39 | North Park Avenue | 18.6 km | |
| 40 | Gledhow School | 18.9 km | |
| 41 | Jackson Avenue | 19.2 km | |
| 42 | Spire Hospital | 19.5 km | |
| 43 | Thorn Lane | 19.8 km | |
| 44 | Oakwell Mount | 20.6 km | |
| 45 | Oakwood Clock | 21.3 km | |
| 46 | Oakwood Clock | 21.5 km | |
| 47 | Ravenscar Avenue | 21.8 km | |
| 48 | Roundhay Road Tesco | 22.5 km | |
| 49 | Copgrove Road | 22.7 km | |
| 50 | Fforde Grene Jct | 23.6 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Fforde Grene Jct → White Rose Centre
This direction has 36 stops and runs 11.8 km. The route passes Allerton Grange Ave, Montreal Parade, Sheepscar Junction, Hunslet Hall Road. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gledhow Lidgett Ln | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Allerton Grange Ave | 0.2 km | |
| 3 | Bentcliffe Grove | 0.6 km | |
| 4 | Nunroyd Avenue | 0.9 km | |
| 5 | Kingsway Court | 1.1 km | |
| 6 | Gledhow Valley Road | 1.6 km | |
| 7 | Valley Gardens | 1.8 km | |
| 8 | Wood Lane | 2.1 km | |
| 9 | Stainbeck Lane | 2.4 km | |
| 10 | Montreal Parade | 2.7 km | |
| 11 | Potternewton Lane | 2.8 km | |
| 12 | Chapel Allerton Hospital | 3.2 km | |
| 13 | Sikh Temple | 3.5 km | |
| 14 | Reginald Centre | 3.8 km | |
| 15 | Cowper Street | 4.1 km | |
| 16 | NSCD | 4.3 km | |
| 17 | Mandela Centre | 4.5 km | |
| 18 | Sheepscar Junction | 5.0 km | |
| 19 | Benson Street | 5.2 km | |
| 20 | Lovell Park | 5.5 km | |
| 21 | Victoria N | 5.9 km | |
| 22 | Corn Exchange E | 6.2 km | |
| 23 | Southbank B | 6.8 km | |
| 24 | Sweet Street | 7.3 km | |
| 25 | Parkfield Street | 7.8 km | |
| 26 | Hunslet Hall Road | 8.4 km | |
| 27 | Burton Road | 8.7 km | |
| 28 | Oakley Terrace | 9.1 km | |
| 29 | Hunslet Fire Stn | 9.3 km | |
| 30 | Cross Flatts Park | 9.7 km | |
| 31 | Cross Flatts Grove | 10.1 km | |
| 32 | Barkly Road | 10.3 km | |
| 33 | Tommy Wass Junction | 10.7 km | |
| 34 | Ring Road Beeston | 11.1 km | |
| 35 | Thirlmere Gardens | 11.4 km | |
| 36 | White Rose Centre | 11.8 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from West Yorkshire Combined Authority (Metro), the route runs 31 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 34 on a weekend day.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «White Rose Centre» | 06:04 — 22:50 | 06:30 — 22:49 |
| From «Fforde Grene Jct» | 05:42 — 22:22 | 07:35 — 23:03 |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 24–33 minutes, most often every 26; midday every 27–31 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 30–40; on weekends every 59–65 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 3A cost?
2.50 £ for a single ride — fare in effect since 30 March 2025.
When do the first and last trips run?
From White Rose Centre the first is at 06:04 and the last at 22:50. From Fforde Grene Jct they are 05:42 and 22:22.
How long does the trip from White Rose Centre to Fforde Grene Jct take?
About 58 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
50 outbound and 36 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 3A run on weekends?
Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 34 trips in one direction, running from White Rose Centre between 06:30 and 22:49.
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)).