Bus 642 in Leeds links Bradford Interchange Bus Station and Fagley Terminus. The route is 4.3 km long with 19 stops, and the official schedule from West Yorkshire Combined Authority (Metro) puts the full trip at about 17 minutes. On a weekday it runs 36 trips in one direction, and 26 on a weekend day.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 642 |
| City | Leeds |
| Operator | West Yorkshire Combined Authority (Metro) |
| Start → end | Bradford Interchange Bus Station → Fagley Terminus |
| End → start | Fagley Terminus → Bradford Interchange Bus Station |
| Route length | 4.3 km / 4.1 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 19 / 17 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 17 minutes |
| Trips per day | 36 on weekdays, 26 on weekends one way |
| Frequency | peak 23–31 · midday 21–27 · weekend 43–48 |
| First / last trip from «Bradford Interchange Bus Station» | 05:47 / 22:24 |
| First / last trip from «Fagley Terminus» | 06:10 / 22:44 |
| Fare | 2.50 £ (fare in effect since 30 March 2025) |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 642
Outbound: Bradford Interchange Bus Station → Fagley Terminus
This direction has 19 stops and runs 4.3 km. The route passes Little Germany Z, The Greenway, Undercliffe Cemetery South, St John’s Centre. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bradford Interchange Bus Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Little Germany Z | 0.5 km | |
| 3 | Upper Park Gate | 1.0 km | |
| 4 | Ruth House | 1.2 km | |
| 5 | Newfields Drive | 1.4 km | |
| 6 | The Greenway | 1.5 km | |
| 7 | Sycamore Close | 1.6 km | |
| 8 | Airedale College Terrace | 1.9 km | |
| 9 | Carlton Bolling College | 2.1 km | |
| 10 | Undercliffe Cemetery South | 2.4 km | |
| 11 | Stoneleigh Road | 2.8 km | |
| 12 | Bradford Moor Golf Club | 3.0 km | |
| 13 | Whitehead Place | 3.1 km | |
| 14 | St John’s Centre | 3.3 km | |
| 15 | St Clare’s Church | 3.7 km | |
| 16 | Falsgrave Avenue | 3.8 km | |
| 17 | Frodingham Villas | 4.0 km | |
| 18 | Fagley Terminus | 4.1 km | |
| 19 | Fagley Terminus | 4.3 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Fagley Terminus → Bradford Interchange Bus Station
This direction has 17 stops and runs 4.1 km. The route passes Frodingham Villas, St John’s Centre, Stoneleigh Road, St Augustine’s Church. Below is the full list with the distance from the first stop.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fagley Terminus | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Frodingham Villas | 0.2 km | |
| 3 | Falsgrave Avenue | 0.4 km | |
| 4 | St Clare’s Church | 0.5 km | |
| 5 | St John’s Centre | 0.8 km | |
| 6 | Whitehead Place | 1.0 km | |
| 7 | Bradford Moor Golf Course | 1.2 km | |
| 8 | Stoneleigh Road | 1.4 km | |
| 9 | Undercliffe Cemetery South | 1.8 km | |
| 10 | Carlton Bolling College | 2.2 km | |
| 11 | St Augustine’s Church | 2.4 km | |
| 12 | Sycamore Close | 2.6 km | |
| 13 | Newfields Drive | 2.9 km | |
| 14 | Upper Park Gate | 3.1 km | |
| 15 | Cathedral T | 3.4 km | |
| 16 | Little Germany Y | 3.6 km | |
| 17 | Bradford Interchange Bus Station | 4.1 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from West Yorkshire Combined Authority (Metro), the route runs 36 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 26 on a weekend day.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «Bradford Interchange Bus Station» | 05:47 — 22:24 | 09:54 — 19:05 |
| From «Fagley Terminus» | 06:10 — 22:44 | 09:29 — 18:42 |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 23–31 minutes, most often every 25; midday every 21–27 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 22–46; on weekends every 43–48 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 642 cost?
2.50 £ for a single ride — fare in effect since 30 March 2025.
When do the first and last trips run?
From Bradford Interchange Bus Station the first is at 05:47 and the last at 22:24. From Fagley Terminus they are 06:10 and 22:44.
How long does the trip from Bradford Interchange Bus Station to Fagley Terminus take?
About 17 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
19 outbound and 17 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 642 run on weekends?
Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 26 trips in one direction, running from Bradford Interchange Bus Station between 09:54 and 19:05.
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)).