Bus 122 in Leeds links Wakefield Bus Station and Pickering Lane. The route is 0.0 km long with 37 stops, and the official schedule from West Yorkshire Combined Authority (Metro) puts the full trip at about 43 minutes. On a weekday it runs 51 trips in one direction, and 24 on a weekend day.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 122 |
| City | Leeds |
| Operator | West Yorkshire Combined Authority (Metro) |
| Start → end | Wakefield Bus Station → Pickering Lane |
| End → start | Pickering Lane → Wakefield Bus Station |
| Route length | 0.0 km / 0.0 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 37 / 43 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 43 minutes |
| Trips per day | 51 on weekdays, 24 on weekends one way (54 on weekdays → Wakefield Bus Station) |
| Frequency | peak 15 · midday 15 · weekend 30–60 |
| First / last trip from «Wakefield Bus Station» | 06:32 / 22:42 |
| First / last trip from «Pickering Lane» | 05:06 / 22:27 |
| Fare | 2.50 £ (fare in effect since 30 March 2025) |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 122
Outbound: Wakefield Bus Station → Pickering Lane
This direction has 37 stops. The route passes Westgate B, Chantry Road, Queens Drive, Green Park. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wakefield Bus Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Westgate B | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Westgate C | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Retail Parks J | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Westgate End | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Manor Road | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Dewsbury Rd Morrisons | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Haselden Road | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Waterton Road | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Chantry Road | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Townley Road | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Gissing Road | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Snapethorpe Hall | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Magdalene Road | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Roundwood Industrial Estate | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Silkwood Park | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Holiday Inn | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Queens Drive | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Westwood Road | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | Junction Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | Manor Road Junction | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | South Parade | 0.0 km | |
| 23 | Illingworth Park | 0.0 km | |
| 24 | Saville Park | 0.0 km | |
| 25 | Greystones Drive | 0.0 km | |
| 26 | Green Park | 0.0 km | |
| 27 | Healey Road | 0.0 km | |
| 28 | Queen Street | 0.0 km | |
| 29 | Prospect Road | 0.0 km | |
| 30 | Ossett Bus Station | 0.0 km | |
| 31 | Gunson Crescent | 0.0 km | |
| 32 | Holy Trinity School | 0.0 km | |
| 33 | Holy Trinity Church | 0.0 km | |
| 34 | Church Court | 0.0 km | |
| 35 | Church Street | 0.0 km | |
| 36 | Kingsway | 0.0 km | |
| 37 | Pickering Lane | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Pickering Lane → Wakefield Bus Station
This direction has 43 stops. The route passes Gawthorpe Academy, Dimplewells Road, Queens Drive, Waterton Road. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pickering Lane | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Gawthorpe Academy | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Ossett Bypass Bridge | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Swithenbank Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Bridle Place | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Church Court | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Holy Trinity Church | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Holy Trinity School | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Ossett Bus Station | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Prospect Road | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Queen Street | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Dimplewells Road | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Healey Road | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Green Park | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Greystones Drive | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Saville Park | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Illingworth Park | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | South Parade | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Manor Road Junction | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | Junction Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | Westwood Road | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | Queens Drive | 0.0 km | |
| 23 | Holiday Inn | 0.0 km | |
| 24 | Silkwood Park | 0.0 km | |
| 25 | Broadway Top | 0.0 km | |
| 26 | Gargrave Place | 0.0 km | |
| 27 | Magdalene Road | 0.0 km | |
| 28 | Snapethorpe Hall | 0.0 km | |
| 29 | Gissing Road | 0.0 km | |
| 30 | Townley Road | 0.0 km | |
| 31 | Chantry Road | 0.0 km | |
| 32 | Waterton Road | 0.0 km | |
| 33 | Haselden Road | 0.0 km | |
| 34 | George A Green Road | 0.0 km | |
| 35 | Dewsbury Rd Morrisons | 0.0 km | |
| 36 | Manor Road | 0.0 km | |
| 37 | Westgate Common | 0.0 km | |
| 38 | Westgate End | 0.0 km | |
| 39 | Retail Parks K | 0.0 km | |
| 40 | Westgate D | 0.0 km | |
| 41 | Westgate F | 0.0 km | |
| 42 | Union Street J | 0.0 km | |
| 43 | Wakefield Bus Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from West Yorkshire Combined Authority (Metro), the route runs 51 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 24 on a weekend day.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «Wakefield Bus Station» | 06:32 — 22:42 | 08:42 — 22:42 |
| From «Pickering Lane» | 05:06 — 22:27 | 08:46 — 22:27 |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 15 minutes; midday every 15 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 15–60; on weekends every 30–60 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 122 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 06:32 and the last at 22:42. From Pickering Lane they are 05:06 and 22:27.
How long does the trip from Wakefield Bus Station to Pickering Lane take?
About 43 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
37 outbound and 43 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 122 run on weekends?
Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 24 trips in one direction, running from Wakefield Bus Station between 08:42 and 22:42.
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)).