Bus 52 in Leeds links Victoria D and Tingley Mills. The route is 13.7 km long with 34 stops, and the official schedule from West Yorkshire Combined Authority (Metro) puts the full trip at about 38 minutes. On a weekday it runs 30 trips in one direction, and 68 on a weekend day.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 52 |
| City | Leeds |
| Operator | West Yorkshire Combined Authority (Metro) |
| Start → end | Victoria D → Tingley Mills |
| End → start | Tingley Mills → Victoria D |
| Route length | 13.6 km / 11.6 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 34 / 29 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 38 minutes |
| Trips per day | 30 on weekdays, 68 on weekends one way |
| Frequency | peak 28–30 · midday 30–35 · weekend 28–32 |
| First / last trip from «Victoria D» | 05:12 / 23:10 |
| First / last trip from «Tingley Mills» | 05:01 / 22:32 |
| Fare | 2.50 £ (fare in effect since 30 March 2025) |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 52
Outbound: Victoria D → Tingley Mills
This direction has 34 stops and runs 13.7 km. The route passes Corn Exchange D, Old Road, Bank Street, New Pavillion. 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 | Corn Exchange D | 0.6 km | |
| 3 | Southbank A | 1.3 km | |
| 4 | Leeds Utd Stadium | 4.7 km | |
| 5 | Heath Mount | 4.8 km | |
| 6 | Elland Road Park and Ride | 5.4 km | |
| 7 | Elland Road Ind Est | 5.9 km | |
| 8 | Drysalters | 6.3 km | |
| 9 | Millshaw | 6.7 km | |
| 10 | Old Road | 7.0 km | |
| 11 | Clarkson Terrace | 7.5 km | |
| 12 | Victoria Street | 7.7 km | |
| 13 | Daffil Road | 8.0 km | |
| 14 | Lane Side | 8.3 km | |
| 15 | King George Avenue | 8.6 km | |
| 16 | Church Street | 8.9 km | |
| 17 | Ingle Avenue | 9.2 km | |
| 18 | Bank Street | 9.4 km | |
| 19 | Brunswick Street | 9.6 km | |
| 20 | Bright Street | 9.9 km | |
| 21 | Corporation Street | 10.1 km | |
| 22 | Queensway | 10.3 km | |
| 23 | Morley Town Hall B | 10.6 km | |
| 24 | Morley Town Hall D | 10.9 km | |
| 25 | Abbey House | 11.1 km | |
| 26 | New Pavillion | 11.3 km | |
| 27 | Weavers Close | 11.6 km | |
| 28 | Morley Academy | 11.9 km | |
| 29 | East Park Street | 12.2 km | |
| 30 | Britannia Road | 12.4 km | |
| 31 | Morley ASDA | 12.9 km | |
| 32 | Cardigan Avenue | 13.2 km | |
| 33 | Harrop Terrace | 13.4 km | |
| 34 | Tingley Mills | 13.6 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Tingley Mills → Victoria D
This direction has 29 stops and runs 11.6 km. The route passes Bridge Street, Bright Street, Daffil Road, Elland Road Ind Est. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tingley Mills | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Bridge Street | 0.4 km | |
| 3 | Great Northern St | 0.7 km | |
| 4 | Chartists Way | 0.9 km | |
| 5 | Queensway | 1.5 km | |
| 6 | Morley Town Hall B | 1.8 km | |
| 7 | Queensway | 1.4 km | |
| 8 | Bright Street | 2.9 km | |
| 9 | Bank Street | 3.4 km | |
| 10 | Ingle Avenue | 3.6 km | |
| 11 | Church Street | 3.9 km | |
| 12 | Laneside Farm | 4.4 km | |
| 13 | Lane Side | 4.5 km | |
| 14 | Daffil Road | 4.8 km | |
| 15 | Victoria Street | 5.2 km | |
| 16 | Clarkson Terrace | 5.5 km | |
| 17 | Old Road | 5.8 km | |
| 18 | Millshaw | 6.1 km | |
| 19 | Drysalters | 6.5 km | |
| 20 | Elland Road Ind Est | 6.9 km | |
| 21 | Heath Mount | 7.4 km | |
| 22 | Leeds Utd Stadium | 7.6 km | |
| 23 | Fairway Court | 8.2 km | |
| 24 | Cemetery Road Junction | 8.5 km | |
| 25 | Sweet Street | 9.8 km | |
| 26 | Southbank E | 10.3 km | |
| 27 | Southbank C | 10.5 km | |
| 28 | Corn Exchange A | 11.1 km | |
| 29 | Victoria D | 11.6 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from West Yorkshire Combined Authority (Metro), the route runs 30 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 68 on a weekend day.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «Victoria D» | 05:12 — 23:10 | 06:16 — 22:29 |
| From «Tingley Mills» | 05:01 — 22:32 | 07:00 — 22:17 |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 28–30 minutes, most often every 30; midday every 30–35 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 31–45; on weekends every 28–32 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 52 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 05:12 and the last at 23:10. From Tingley Mills they are 05:01 and 22:32.
How long does the trip from Victoria D to Tingley Mills take?
About 38 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
34 outbound and 29 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 52 run on weekends?
Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 68 trips in one direction, running from Victoria D between 06:16 and 22:29.
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)).