Leeds Bus 163

Bus 163 in Leeds links City Square H and Castleford Bus Station. The route is 0.0 km long with 87 stops, and the official schedule from West Yorkshire Combined Authority (Metro) puts the full trip at about 82 minutes. On a weekday it runs 56 trips in one direction, and 26 on a weekend day.

Route at a glance

Route of Bus 163

Outbound: City Square H → Castleford Bus Station

This direction has 87 stops. The route passes Corn Exchange H, Cross Gates Station, Greenacre Court, Kippax Leisure Centre. The full list of stops in order is below.

Inbound: Castleford Bus Station → City Square H

This direction has 87 stops. The route passes Bank Street, The Drive, St Mary’s Church, Cross Gates Station. The full list of stops in order is below.

Schedule and frequency

According to the official schedule from West Yorkshire Combined Authority (Metro), the route runs 56 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 26 on a weekend day.

Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 6–22 minutes, most often every 15; midday every 15 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 15–60; on weekends every 5–60 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 163 cost?

2.50 £ for a single ride — fare in effect since 30 March 2025.

When do the first and last trips run?

From City Square H the first is at 04:58 and the last at 22:36. From Castleford Bus Station they are 04:27 and 22:12.

How long does the trip from City Square H to Castleford Bus Station take?

About 82 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.

How many stops does the route have?

87 outbound and 87 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.

Does bus 163 run on weekends?

Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 26 trips in one direction, running from City Square H between 08:22 and 22:36.

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)).