Bus 140 in Leeds links Pontefract Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The route is 0.0 km long with 62 stops, and the official schedule from West Yorkshire Combined Authority (Metro) puts the full trip at about 70 minutes. On a weekday it runs 28 trips in one direction, and 13 on a weekend day.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 140 |
| City | Leeds |
| Operator | West Yorkshire Combined Authority (Metro) |
| Start → end | Pontefract Bus Station → Leeds City Bus Station |
| End → start | Leeds City Bus Station → Pontefract Bus Station |
| Route length | 0.0 km / 0.0 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 62 / 57 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 70 minutes |
| Trips per day | 28 on weekdays, 13 on weekends one way |
| Frequency | peak 30–35 · midday 30 · weekend 30–60 |
| First / last trip from «Pontefract Bus Station» | 04:50 / 21:50 |
| First / last trip from «Leeds City Bus Station» | 05:20 / 22:40 |
| Fare | 2.50 £ (fare in effect since 30 March 2025) |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 140
Outbound: Pontefract Bus Station → Leeds City Bus Station
This direction has 62 stops. The route passes Stuart Road B, Whitwood Cemetery, Methley Junction, Cross Avenue. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pontefract Bus Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Stuart Road B | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Pontefract Tanshelf | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Pontefract Park Gates | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Princes Drive | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Park Side | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Whistler Drive | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Glasshoughton Station | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Tomahawk Trail | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Junction 32 Outlet | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Colorado Way | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Castleford College | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Heritage View | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Old School Court | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Cutsyke Cross Roads | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Barnsdale Estate | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Whitwood Cemetery | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Four Lane Ends | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Kilner Way | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | Wooley Hart Way | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | Saville Park | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | Hightown Church | 0.0 km | |
| 23 | Castleford Bus Station | 0.0 km | |
| 24 | Wood Street | 0.0 km | |
| 25 | Wellington Street Business Pk | 0.0 km | |
| 26 | Phillips Street | 0.0 km | |
| 27 | Bryan Close | 0.0 km | |
| 28 | Three Lane Ends Academy | 0.0 km | |
| 29 | Three Lane Ends | 0.0 km | |
| 30 | Low Common | 0.0 km | |
| 31 | Green Row | 0.0 km | |
| 32 | Methley Junction | 0.0 km | |
| 33 | Church Side | 0.0 km | |
| 34 | Boundary House | 0.0 km | |
| 35 | Methley Crkt Club | 0.0 km | |
| 36 | Wood Row | 0.0 km | |
| 37 | Fleet Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 38 | Woodside | 0.0 km | |
| 39 | Methley Pk Hospital | 0.0 km | |
| 40 | Clumpcliffe Wood | 0.0 km | |
| 41 | Clumpcliffe | 0.0 km | |
| 42 | Rothwell Leisure Centre | 0.0 km | |
| 43 | Oulton Cross Roads | 0.0 km | |
| 44 | Oulton Hall | 0.0 km | |
| 45 | Parkways | 0.0 km | |
| 46 | Park Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 47 | Cross Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 48 | John O’Gaunts | 0.0 km | |
| 49 | Arla Foods | 0.0 km | |
| 50 | Royal Mail | 0.0 km | |
| 51 | Intermezzo Drive | 0.0 km | |
| 52 | Haigh Park Road | 0.0 km | |
| 53 | Ida Street | 0.0 km | |
| 54 | Pontefract Road Jct | 0.0 km | |
| 55 | Thwaite Gate | 0.0 km | |
| 56 | Severn Road | 0.0 km | |
| 57 | Balmoral Chase | 0.0 km | |
| 58 | Church Street | 0.0 km | |
| 59 | Stafford Street | 0.0 km | |
| 60 | Donisthorpe Street | 0.0 km | |
| 61 | East Street | 0.0 km | |
| 62 | Leeds City Bus Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Leeds City Bus Station → Pontefract Bus Station
This direction has 57 stops. The route passes Leeds Dock B, Cross Avenue, Church Side, Kilner Way. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leeds City Bus Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Leeds Dock B | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | LCC Printworks | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Brookfield Street | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Stafford Street | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Church Street | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Thwaite Gate | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Pontefract Road Jct | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Ida Street | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Haigh Park Road | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Intermezzo Drive | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Royal Mail | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Arla Foods | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | John O’Gaunts | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Cross Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Park Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Parkways | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Oulton Cross Roads | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Rothwell Leis Ctr | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | Clumpcliffe | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | Clumpcliffe Wood | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | Methley Pk Hospital | 0.0 km | |
| 23 | Woodside | 0.0 km | |
| 24 | Fleet Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 25 | Wood Row | 0.0 km | |
| 26 | Methley Crkt Club | 0.0 km | |
| 27 | Boundary House | 0.0 km | |
| 28 | Church Side | 0.0 km | |
| 29 | Methley Junction | 0.0 km | |
| 30 | Green Row | 0.0 km | |
| 31 | Low Common | 0.0 km | |
| 32 | Green Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 33 | Three Lane Ends | 0.0 km | |
| 34 | Bryan Close | 0.0 km | |
| 35 | Wellington Street Business Pk | 0.0 km | |
| 36 | Wood Street | 0.0 km | |
| 37 | Castleford Bus Station | 0.0 km | |
| 38 | Hightown Church | 0.0 km | |
| 39 | Saville Park | 0.0 km | |
| 40 | Wooley Hart Way | 0.0 km | |
| 41 | Kilner Way | 0.0 km | |
| 42 | Four Lane Ends | 0.0 km | |
| 43 | Whitwood Cemetery | 0.0 km | |
| 44 | Barnsdale Estate | 0.0 km | |
| 45 | Cutsyke Cross Roads | 0.0 km | |
| 46 | Old School Court | 0.0 km | |
| 47 | Heritage Walk | 0.0 km | |
| 48 | Castleford College | 0.0 km | |
| 49 | Colorado Way | 0.0 km | |
| 50 | Tomahawk Trail | 0.0 km | |
| 51 | Junction 32 Outlet | 0.0 km | |
| 52 | Park Side | 0.0 km | |
| 53 | Princes Drive | 0.0 km | |
| 54 | Pontefract Park Gates | 0.0 km | |
| 55 | Pontefract Tanshelf | 0.0 km | |
| 56 | Stuart Road A | 0.0 km | |
| 57 | Pontefract Bus Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from West Yorkshire Combined Authority (Metro), the route runs 28 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 13 on a weekend day.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «Pontefract Bus Station» | 04:50 — 21:50 | 08:20 — 21:50 |
| From «Leeds City Bus Station» | 05:20 — 22:40 | 08:40 — 22:40 |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 30–35 minutes, most often every 30; midday every 30 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 30; 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 140 cost?
2.50 £ for a single ride — fare in effect since 30 March 2025.
When do the first and last trips run?
From Pontefract Bus Station the first is at 04:50 and the last at 21:50. From Leeds City Bus Station they are 05:20 and 22:40.
How long does the trip from Pontefract Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Station take?
About 70 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
62 outbound and 57 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 140 run on weekends?
Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 13 trips in one direction, running from Pontefract Bus Station between 08:20 and 21:50.
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)).