Bus 259 in Leeds links The Green and Brighouse Bus Station F. The route is 0.0 km long with 66 stops, and the official schedule from West Yorkshire Combined Authority (Metro) puts the full trip at about 64 minutes. On a weekday it runs 5 trips in one direction.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 259 |
| City | Leeds |
| Operator | West Yorkshire Combined Authority (Metro) |
| Start → end | The Green → Brighouse Bus Station F |
| End → start | Brighouse Bus Station F → The Green |
| Route length | 0.0 km / 0.0 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 66 / 70 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 64 minutes |
| Trips per day | 5 on weekdays one way |
| Frequency | peak 22–60 · midday 60 |
| First / last trip from «The Green» | 09:30 / 12:52 |
| First / last trip from «Brighouse Bus Station F» | 10:00 / 14:00 |
| Fare | 2.50 £ (fare in effect since 30 March 2025) |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 259
Outbound: The Green → Brighouse Bus Station F
This direction has 66 stops. The route passes East Bierley Green, Tesco Car Park, Turnsteads Crescent, Second Avenue. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Green | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | East Bierley Green | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Bierley Bar | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Moorlands Road | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Brown Hill Drive | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Birkenshaw Co-op | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Bradford Road Park View | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Halfway House | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Whitehall Rd West M62 Bridge | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Hunsworth Lodge Farm | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Mazebrook Crescent | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Mazebrook Ave Drub Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Kilroyd Drive | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Links Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Victoria Street | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Mount Gardens | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Mount Street | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Tesco Car Park | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Greenside | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | Cleckheaton Bus Station | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | Hightown Rd Wilton Terrace | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | Hightown Road Ashbourne Gdns | 0.0 km | |
| 23 | Quaker Lane Ashbourne View | 0.0 km | |
| 24 | Quaker Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 25 | Ashbourne Drive | 0.0 km | |
| 26 | Hightown Rd Wilton Terrace | 0.0 km | |
| 27 | Quaker Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 28 | South Parade | 0.0 km | |
| 29 | South Parade | 0.0 km | |
| 30 | S Parade Whitcliffe Road | 0.0 km | |
| 31 | Turnsteads Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 32 | Turnsteads Crescent | 0.0 km | |
| 33 | Turnsteads Cres | 0.0 km | |
| 34 | Turnsteads Crescent | 0.0 km | |
| 35 | Turnsteads Mount | 0.0 km | |
| 36 | Whitechapel Rd Turnsteads Drive | 0.0 km | |
| 37 | Whitechapel Rd Church | 0.0 km | |
| 38 | Whitechapel Road Bridge | 0.0 km | |
| 39 | Cleckheaton New Cemetery | 0.0 km | |
| 40 | Whitechapel Grove | 0.0 km | |
| 41 | Scholes Branch Road | 0.0 km | |
| 42 | New Rd East Towngate | 0.0 km | |
| 43 | Spinners Way | 0.0 km | |
| 44 | Hillcrest Mount | 0.0 km | |
| 45 | The Copse | 0.0 km | |
| 46 | Hartshead Manor | 0.0 km | |
| 47 | Hartshead Moor Side | 0.0 km | |
| 48 | Tanner Street | 0.0 km | |
| 49 | High Bank School | 0.0 km | |
| 50 | Second Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 51 | Church Field Farm | 0.0 km | |
| 52 | Peep Green Rd Windy Bank Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 53 | Peep Green Road | 0.0 km | |
| 54 | Cross Hill Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 55 | Freakfield Vicarage | 0.0 km | |
| 56 | Blake Law Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 57 | Cross Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 58 | Deep Lane Westgate | 0.0 km | |
| 59 | Grange Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 60 | Clifton Cemetery | 0.0 km | |
| 61 | Towngate Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 62 | Thornhills Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 63 | Ash Grove | 0.0 km | |
| 64 | Alegar Street | 0.0 km | |
| 65 | Wood Street | 0.0 km | |
| 66 | Brighouse Bus Station F | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Brighouse Bus Station F → The Green
This direction has 70 stops. The route passes Clifton Road, High Bank School, Cleckheaton New Cemetery, Cleckheaton Town Hall. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brighouse Bus Station F | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Clifton Road | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Alegar Street | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Ash Grove | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Thornhills Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Towngate Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Towngate Clifton Cemetery | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Grange Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Westgate | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Cross Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Blake Law Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Freakfield Vicarage | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Cross Hill Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Hartshead Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Peep Green Road | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Peep Green Farm | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Church Field Farm | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Second Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | High Bank School | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | Tanner Street | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | Windy Bank Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | Hartshead Moor Side | 0.0 km | |
| 23 | Hartshead Manor | 0.0 km | |
| 24 | Stafford Arms | 0.0 km | |
| 25 | The Copse | 0.0 km | |
| 26 | Hillcrest Mount | 0.0 km | |
| 27 | Foldings Road Foldings Ave | 0.0 km | |
| 28 | Foldings Grove Foldings Rd | 0.0 km | |
| 29 | Foldings Parade | 0.0 km | |
| 30 | Westfield Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 31 | Wickham Street | 0.0 km | |
| 32 | New Road East | 0.0 km | |
| 33 | New Rd East Towngate | 0.0 km | |
| 34 | Scholes Branch Road | 0.0 km | |
| 35 | Whitechapel Grove | 0.0 km | |
| 36 | Cleckheaton New Cemetery | 0.0 km | |
| 37 | Whitechapel Rd Turnsteads Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 38 | Whitechapel Rd Church | 0.0 km | |
| 39 | Whitechapel Rd Turnsteads Drive | 0.0 km | |
| 40 | Turnsteads Mount | 0.0 km | |
| 41 | Turnsteads Close | 0.0 km | |
| 42 | Turnsteads Cres Turnsteads Ave | 0.0 km | |
| 43 | Turnsteads Crescent | 0.0 km | |
| 44 | Whitcliffe Mount School | 0.0 km | |
| 45 | Turnsteads Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 46 | S Parade Whitcliffe Road | 0.0 km | |
| 47 | South Parade | 0.0 km | |
| 48 | South Parade West Gate | 0.0 km | |
| 49 | Quaker Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 50 | Cleckheaton Fire Stn | 0.0 km | |
| 51 | Greenside | 0.0 km | |
| 52 | Cleckheaton Bus Station | 0.0 km | |
| 53 | Cleckheaton Town Hall | 0.0 km | |
| 54 | Cleckheaton Market Place | 0.0 km | |
| 55 | Tesco Car Park | 0.0 km | |
| 56 | Victoria Street | 0.0 km | |
| 57 | Moorend Park | 0.0 km | |
| 58 | Hunsworth Lane Willow St | 0.0 km | |
| 59 | Riverside Drive | 0.0 km | |
| 60 | Links Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 61 | Westroyd Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 62 | Hunsworth Lane Mill Ln | 0.0 km | |
| 63 | Hunsworth Lane Plane Trees Close | 0.0 km | |
| 64 | M62 Motorway Bridge | 0.0 km | |
| 65 | Lower Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 66 | Copley House Farm | 0.0 km | |
| 67 | Upper Park House Farm | 0.0 km | |
| 68 | Hunsworth Lane Winfield Dr | 0.0 km | |
| 69 | Hunsworth Lane Hurstville Ave | 0.0 km | |
| 70 | The Green | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from West Yorkshire Combined Authority (Metro), the route runs 5 trips in one direction on a weekday.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «The Green» | 09:30 — 12:52 | — — — |
| From «Brighouse Bus Station F» | 10:00 — 14:00 | — — — |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 22–60 minutes, most often every 41; midday every 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 259 cost?
2.50 £ for a single ride — fare in effect since 30 March 2025.
When do the first and last trips run?
From The Green the first is at 09:30 and the last at 12:52. From Brighouse Bus Station F they are 10:00 and 14:00.
How long does the trip from The Green to Brighouse Bus Station F take?
About 64 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
66 outbound and 70 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 259 run on weekends?
Yes, the route runs every day, with a separate weekend schedule.
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)).