Bus 39 in Leeds links Victoria D and Moor Allerton Ctr A. The route is 8.7 km long with 29 stops, and the official schedule from West Yorkshire Combined Authority (Metro) puts the full trip at about 32 minutes. On a weekday it runs 29 trips in one direction, and 42 on a weekend day.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 39 |
| City | Leeds |
| Operator | West Yorkshire Combined Authority (Metro) |
| Start → end | Victoria D → Moor Allerton Ctr A |
| End → start | Moor Allerton Ctr A → Victoria D |
| Route length | 8.7 km / 8.6 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 29 / 27 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 32 minutes |
| Trips per day | 29 on weekdays, 42 on weekends one way |
| Frequency | peak 28–36 · midday 30–34 · weekend 37–59 |
| First / last trip from «Victoria D» | 05:32 / 23:38 |
| First / last trip from «Moor Allerton Ctr A» | 05:35 / 23:28 |
| Fare | 2.50 £ (fare in effect since 30 March 2025) |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 39
Outbound: Victoria D → Moor Allerton Ctr A
This direction has 29 stops and runs 8.7 km. The route passes Headrow F, Servia Gardens, Wharfedale Avenue, Northside Retail Park. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Victoria D | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Headrow F | 0.5 km | |
| 3 | Headrow K | 0.9 km | |
| 4 | Merrion D | 1.1 km | |
| 5 | Grafton Street | 1.5 km | |
| 6 | Lovell Park Hill | 1.7 km | |
| 7 | Carlton Hill | 2.1 km | |
| 8 | Servia Gardens | 2.4 km | |
| 9 | Craven Road | 2.7 km | |
| 10 | Charing Cross | 2.9 km | |
| 11 | Melville Road | 3.1 km | |
| 12 | Melville Place | 3.3 km | |
| 13 | Ridge Road | 3.8 km | |
| 14 | Wharfedale Avenue | 4.1 km | |
| 15 | Sugarwell Court | 4.4 km | |
| 16 | Ridge Grove | 4.7 km | |
| 17 | Woodhouse Ckt Club | 5.0 km | |
| 18 | Grove Lane Junction | 5.3 km | |
| 19 | Meanwood Health Ctr | 5.6 km | |
| 20 | Northside Retail Park | 5.9 km | |
| 21 | Parkside Avenue | 6.2 km | |
| 22 | Stainbeck Lane | 6.4 km | |
| 23 | Parklands Gardens | 6.7 km | |
| 24 | Parkland Drive | 7.0 km | |
| 25 | West Lea Close | 7.3 km | |
| 26 | Castle View | 7.5 km | |
| 27 | Leafield Close | 7.9 km | |
| 28 | Leafield Drive | 8.2 km | |
| 29 | Moor Allerton Ctr A | 8.7 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Moor Allerton Ctr A → Victoria D
This direction has 27 stops and runs 8.6 km. The route passes Leafield Drive, Stainbeck Lane, Ridge Grove, Charing Cross. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Moor Allerton Ctr A | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Leafield Drive | 0.4 km | |
| 3 | Leafield Close | 0.8 km | |
| 4 | Castle View | 1.2 km | |
| 5 | West Lea Close | 1.4 km | |
| 6 | Parkland Drive | 1.6 km | |
| 7 | Parklands Gardens | 2.0 km | |
| 8 | Stainbeck Lane | 2.2 km | |
| 9 | Parkside Avenue | 2.5 km | |
| 10 | Northside Retail Park | 2.8 km | |
| 11 | Meanwood Health Centre | 3.1 km | |
| 12 | Grove Lane Junction | 3.4 km | |
| 13 | Woodhouse Cricket Club | 3.8 km | |
| 14 | Ridge Grove | 4.0 km | |
| 15 | Sugarwell Court | 4.4 km | |
| 16 | Wharfedale Avenue | 4.6 km | |
| 17 | Ridge Road | 4.9 km | |
| 18 | Melville Place | 5.3 km | |
| 19 | Melville Road | 5.5 km | |
| 20 | Charing Cross | 5.7 km | |
| 21 | Craven Road | 5.9 km | |
| 22 | Servia Gardens | 6.7 km | |
| 23 | Carlton Hill | 7.0 km | |
| 24 | Lovell Park Hill | 7.4 km | |
| 25 | Merrion E | 7.7 km | |
| 26 | Victoria M | 8.3 km | |
| 27 | Victoria D | 8.6 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from West Yorkshire Combined Authority (Metro), the route runs 29 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 42 on a weekend day.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «Victoria D» | 05:32 — 23:38 | 07:50 — 23:04 |
| From «Moor Allerton Ctr A» | 05:35 — 23:28 | 07:55 — 23:12 |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 28–36 minutes, most often every 32; midday every 30–34 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 33–60; on weekends every 37–59 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 39 cost?
2.50 £ for a single ride — fare in effect since 30 March 2025.
When do the first and last trips run?
From Victoria D the first is at 05:32 and the last at 23:38. From Moor Allerton Ctr A they are 05:35 and 23:28.
How long does the trip from Victoria D to Moor Allerton Ctr A take?
About 32 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
29 outbound and 27 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 39 run on weekends?
Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 42 trips in one direction, running from Victoria D between 07:50 and 23:04.
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)).