Bus 272 in Leeds links Cleckheaton Bus Station and Northgate T2. The route is 0.0 km long with 20 stops, and the official schedule from West Yorkshire Combined Authority (Metro) puts the full trip at about 16 minutes. On a weekday it runs 7 trips in one direction.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 272 |
| City | Leeds |
| Operator | West Yorkshire Combined Authority (Metro) |
| Start → end | Cleckheaton Bus Station → Northgate T2 |
| End → start | Northgate T2 → Cleckheaton Bus Station |
| Route length | 0.0 km / 0.0 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 20 / 30 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 16 minutes |
| Trips per day | 7 on weekdays one way |
| Frequency | peak 60 · midday 60 |
| First / last trip from «Cleckheaton Bus Station» | 08:52 / 14:52 |
| First / last trip from «Northgate T2» | 08:30 / 14:30 |
| Fare | 2.50 £ (fare in effect since 30 March 2025) |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 272
Outbound: Cleckheaton Bus Station → Northgate T2
This direction has 20 stops. The route passes Howard Park School, Nibshaw Road, Gomersal Cricket Club, Firthcliffe Parade. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cleckheaton Bus Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Howard Park School | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Spen Bank | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Spen Victoria CC | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Fusden Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Nibshaw Road | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Shirley Road | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Pollard Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Gomersal Hill Top | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Gomersal Cricket Club | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Quarry Rd Upper Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Lower Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Castle Hill Road | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Firthcliffe Parade | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Firthcliffe Grove | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Firthcliffe Place | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Elm Grove | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Westfield Road | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Bridge Street | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | Northgate T2 | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Northgate T2 → Cleckheaton Bus Station
This direction has 30 stops. The route passes Bridge Street, Lower Lane, Nibshaw Road, Cleckheaton Town Hall. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greenside T1 | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Bridge Street | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Westfield Road | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Elm Grove | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Firthcliffe Place | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Firthcliffe Grove | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Firthcliffe Parade | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Castle Hill Road | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Lower Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Quarry Road Dalby Court | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Gomersal Cricket Club | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Kirkstone Drive | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Gomersal Hill Top | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Pollard Avenue | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Shirley Road | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Nibshaw Road | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Fusden Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Spen Victoria CC | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Spen Bank | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | Howard Park School | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | Greenside | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | Cleckheaton Bus Station | 0.0 km | |
| 23 | Cleckheaton Town Hall | 0.0 km | |
| 24 | Cleckheaton Market Place | 0.0 km | |
| 25 | Prospect Road | 0.0 km | |
| 26 | Carlton Court | 0.0 km | |
| 27 | Cleckheaton Library | 0.0 km | |
| 28 | Kenmore Road | 0.0 km | |
| 29 | S Parade Whitcliffe Road | 0.0 km | |
| 30 | Whitcliffe Mount School Turnsteads Avenue | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from West Yorkshire Combined Authority (Metro), the route runs 7 trips in one direction on a weekday.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «Cleckheaton Bus Station» | 08:52 — 14:52 | — — — |
| From «Northgate T2» | 08:30 — 14:30 | — — — |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 60 minutes; 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 272 cost?
2.50 £ for a single ride — fare in effect since 30 March 2025.
When do the first and last trips run?
From Cleckheaton Bus Station the first is at 08:52 and the last at 14:52. From Northgate T2 they are 08:30 and 14:30.
How long does the trip from Cleckheaton Bus Station to Northgate T2 take?
About 16 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
20 outbound and 30 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 272 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)).