Bus 7S in Leeds links Station C and Shadwell Terminus. The route is 11.6 km long with 35 stops, and the official schedule from West Yorkshire Combined Authority (Metro) puts the full trip at about 38 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 | 7S |
| City | Leeds |
| Operator | West Yorkshire Combined Authority (Metro) |
| Start → end | Station C → Shadwell Terminus |
| End → start | Shadwell Terminus → Station C |
| Route length | 11.6 km / 11.7 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 35 / 35 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 38 minutes |
| Trips per day | 24 on weekdays, 28 on weekends one way |
| Frequency | peak 31–43 · midday 32–64 · weekend 69–71 |
| First / last trip from «Station C» | 06:43 / 22:50 |
| First / last trip from «Shadwell Terminus» | 06:14 / 22:30 |
| Fare | 2.50 £ (fare in effect since 30 March 2025) |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 7S
Outbound: Station C → Shadwell Terminus
This direction has 35 stops and runs 11.6 km. The route passes Trinity R, Sholebroke Mount, Moortown Corner A, Darkwood Close. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Station C | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Trinity R | 0.2 km | |
| 3 | Victoria I | 0.7 km | |
| 4 | Victoria L | 0.8 km | |
| 5 | Lovell Park | 1.2 km | |
| 6 | Sheepscar Junction | 1.7 km | |
| 7 | Sheepscar St North | 2.4 km | |
| 8 | Buslingthorpe Lane | 2.5 km | |
| 9 | Mexborough Street | 2.8 km | |
| 10 | Sholebroke Mount | 3.2 km | |
| 11 | Scott Hall Grove | 3.5 km | |
| 12 | Scott Hall Sports Centre | 4.0 km | |
| 13 | Scott Hall Stainbeck Lane | 4.3 km | |
| 14 | Wensley View | 4.8 km | |
| 15 | Carr Manor Parade | 5.2 km | |
| 16 | King Lane Circus | 5.6 km | |
| 17 | Street Lane Junction | 6.0 km | |
| 18 | Moortown Corner A | 6.6 km | |
| 19 | Sand Hill Lane | 7.0 km | |
| 20 | Ring Road Moortown | 7.3 km | |
| 21 | Shadwell Medical Centre | 7.5 km | |
| 22 | The Moorlands | 7.8 km | |
| 23 | Linton Avenue | 8.0 km | |
| 24 | Stoneleigh Avenue | 8.1 km | |
| 25 | Birchwood Hill | 8.3 km | |
| 26 | Darkwood Close | 8.5 km | |
| 27 | Elmhurst Close | 8.8 km | |
| 28 | Shadwell Grange | 9.1 km | |
| 29 | Slaid Hill | 9.5 km | |
| 30 | Holywell Lane | 10.0 km | |
| 31 | The Red Lion | 10.4 km | |
| 32 | Shadwell Library | 10.7 km | |
| 33 | Gateland Lane | 10.9 km | |
| 34 | Shadwell School | 11.2 km | |
| 35 | Shadwell Terminus | 11.6 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Shadwell Terminus → Station C
This direction has 35 stops and runs 11.7 km. The route passes Hastings Court, Elmhurst Close, Moortown Corner B, Sholebroke Mount. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shadwell Terminus | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Hastings Court | 0.5 km | |
| 3 | Gateland Lane | 0.7 km | |
| 4 | Shadwell Library | 0.9 km | |
| 5 | The Red Lion | 1.2 km | |
| 6 | Holywell Lane | 1.6 km | |
| 7 | Slaid Hill | 2.2 km | |
| 8 | Rounday Park Lane | 2.3 km | |
| 9 | Shadwell Grange | 2.6 km | |
| 10 | Elmhurst Close | 2.8 km | |
| 11 | Birchwood Hill | 3.2 km | |
| 12 | Stoneleigh Avenue | 3.5 km | |
| 13 | Linton Avenue | 3.7 km | |
| 14 | The Moorlands | 3.8 km | |
| 15 | Shadwell Medical Centre | 4.0 km | |
| 16 | Ring Road Moortown | 4.3 km | |
| 17 | Sand Hill Lane | 4.5 km | |
| 18 | Moortown Corner B | 5.0 km | |
| 19 | Street Lane Junction | 5.6 km | |
| 20 | King Lane Circus | 5.9 km | |
| 21 | Carr Manor Parade | 6.4 km | |
| 22 | Wensley View | 6.7 km | |
| 23 | Scott Hall Stainbeck Lane | 7.2 km | |
| 24 | Scott Hall Sports Centre | 7.7 km | |
| 25 | Scott Hall Grove | 7.9 km | |
| 26 | Sholebroke Mount | 8.4 km | |
| 27 | Mexborough Street | 8.8 km | |
| 28 | Buslingthorpe Lane | 9.0 km | |
| 29 | Sheepscar St North | 9.3 km | |
| 30 | Sheepscar Junction | 9.8 km | |
| 31 | Benson Street | 10.0 km | |
| 32 | Lovell Park | 10.3 km | |
| 33 | Victoria M | 10.6 km | |
| 34 | Headrow A | 11.2 km | |
| 35 | Station C | 11.7 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 «Station C» | 06:43 — 22:50 | 08:04 — 23:14 |
| From «Shadwell Terminus» | 06:14 — 22:30 | 08:44 — 22:51 |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 31–43 minutes, most often every 35; midday every 32–64 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 31–67; on weekends every 69–71 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 7S cost?
2.50 £ for a single ride — fare in effect since 30 March 2025.
When do the first and last trips run?
From Station C the first is at 06:43 and the last at 22:50. From Shadwell Terminus they are 06:14 and 22:30.
How long does the trip from Station C to Shadwell Terminus take?
About 38 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
35 outbound and 35 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 7S run on weekends?
Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 28 trips in one direction, running from Station C between 08:04 and 23:14.
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)).