Bus 156 in Leeds links St Wilfrids RC High School and Ferry Fryston. The route is 0.0 km long with 31 stops, and the official schedule from West Yorkshire Combined Authority (Metro) puts the full trip at about 20 minutes. On a weekday it runs 54 trips in one direction, and 25 on a weekend day.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 156 |
| City | Leeds |
| Operator | West Yorkshire Combined Authority (Metro) |
| Start → end | St Wilfrids RC High School → Ferry Fryston |
| End → start | Ferry Fryston → St Wilfrids RC High School |
| Route length | 0.0 km / 0.0 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 31 / 29 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 20 minutes |
| Trips per day | 54 on weekdays, 25 on weekends one way |
| Frequency | peak 5–25 · midday 15 · weekend 30–60 |
| First / last trip from «St Wilfrids RC High School» | 05:20 / 22:51 |
| First / last trip from «Ferry Fryston» | 05:30 / 23:11 |
| Fare | 2.50 £ (fare in effect since 30 March 2025) |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 156
Outbound: St Wilfrids RC High School → Ferry Fryston
This direction has 31 stops. The route passes Cutsyke Road Cemetery, Hemsby Road, Queen’s Park, Dunderdale Crescent. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Wilfrids RC High School | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Cutsyke Road Cemetery | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Castleford Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Blenheim Way | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Cutsyke Social Club | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Garth Street | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Rivelin Road | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Aketon Road | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Hemsby Road | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Castleford Bus Station | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Bank Street A | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Aire Street | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Bridge Street A | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Castleford Civic Centre | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Park Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Queen’s Park | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Redhill Drive | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Pemberton Road | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Stansfield Road Top | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | The Square | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | Leyland Road | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | Park Dale | 0.0 km | |
| 23 | Dunderdale Crescent | 0.0 km | |
| 24 | Elizabeth Drive Playground | 0.0 km | |
| 25 | Watling Road End | 0.0 km | |
| 26 | Oyster Park School | 0.0 km | |
| 27 | Elmete Road | 0.0 km | |
| 28 | Grange Road | 0.0 km | |
| 29 | Fryston Social Club | 0.0 km | |
| 30 | Cumberland Rd Top | 0.0 km | |
| 31 | Ferry Fryston | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Ferry Fryston → St Wilfrids RC High School
This direction has 29 stops. The route passes Cumberland Road, Windermere Road, Queens Park, Castleford Bus Station. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ferry Fryston | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Cumberland Road | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Derwent Drive | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Bowness Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Kendal Drive | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | The Green | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Coniston Drive | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Windermere Road | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Airedale Academy | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | The Square | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Stansfield Road Top | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Pemberton Road | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Redhill Drive | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Queens Park | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Park Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Castleford Civic Centre | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Bridge Street B | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Aire Street | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Bank Street | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | Castleford Bus Station | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | Hemsby Road | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | Aketon Road | 0.0 km | |
| 23 | Rivelin Road | 0.0 km | |
| 24 | Garth Street | 0.0 km | |
| 25 | Cutsyke Social Club | 0.0 km | |
| 26 | Cutsyke Rd Blenheim Way | 0.0 km | |
| 27 | Castleford Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 28 | Cutsyke Road Cemetery | 0.0 km | |
| 29 | St Wilfrids RC High School | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from West Yorkshire Combined Authority (Metro), the route runs 54 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 25 on a weekend day.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «St Wilfrids RC High School» | 05:20 — 22:51 | 08:40 — 22:51 |
| From «Ferry Fryston» | 05:30 — 23:11 | 09:00 — 23:11 |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 5–25 minutes, most often every 15; 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 156 cost?
2.50 £ for a single ride — fare in effect since 30 March 2025.
When do the first and last trips run?
From St Wilfrids RC High School the first is at 05:20 and the last at 22:51. From Ferry Fryston they are 05:30 and 23:11.
How long does the trip from St Wilfrids RC High School to Ferry Fryston take?
About 20 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
31 outbound and 29 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 156 run on weekends?
Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 25 trips in one direction, running from St Wilfrids RC High School between 08:40 and 22:51.
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)).