Public transport

The University of Leeds is really well connected by public transport. Several buses run directly to the campus from Leeds City Centre and the surrounding area. If you’re travelling by train, Leeds railway station is a short walk, wheel, or cycle away, and inter-city buses operate from the main bus station, again a short walk, wheel, or cycle away. 

There are a number of discounted travel pass options available to staff, and students can get discounted MCard tickets and First Bus tickets. 

Travelling to campus by bus is easy; buses run past the Parkinson Building every few minutes during the day.  

The Leeds Core Bus Network is made up of 18 bus lines, colour-coded for ease of use. For more information, please see the Leeds Core Bus Network. 

If you travel by bus regularly, it’s worth considering a student or staff travel pass. 

More information on bus travel can be found here: Buses | Metro 

By choosing Park and Ride, you can help reduce congestion and air pollution in the City Centre. There are three Park and Ride sites around the city where you can leave your car, then catch a bus into the city centre. You can then catch another bus up to campus, or walk, wheel, or cycle the last stretch of your journey. 

West Yorkshire Metro says: 

• Parking is FREE! 
• Buses run every 10-15 minutes from each site during peak times and a journey time of only 10-15 minutes to the city centre 
• A day ticket is just £5. You can save even more if you buy in bulk; five or more tickets for £4.50 each! Or travel after 1pm from the site for just £3   
• Three kids (under 19) travel FREE, with every fare-paying adult   
• Weekend group day ticket - Five people travelling together is just £8   

Park and Ride locations: 

• Elland Road - For trips in from the west and south of Leeds.
• Temple Green - For trips in from the east and north of Leeds. 
• Stourton - For trips in from the south and southwest of Leeds 

More information on bus travel can be found here: Buses | Metro 

Leeds is well served by national train services. From the train station, it’s a short walk, wheel, or cycle to the campus. Alternatively, you could catch a bus up to campus for the last stretch of your journey. 

If you’re travelling by train, it’s worth considering a railcard. Staff also have access to some discount travel passes. 

For further information on rail services in Leeds and West Yorkshire, visit the Metro website. 

Visit National Rail Enquiries for more information. 

The University of Leeds campus also hosts docking stations as part of the LNER e-bikes and e-scooters scheme. 

This allows short term hire of electric bikes and electric scooters via an app, with the option to pay by the minute or purchase bundles of minutes at a discounted price. 

The scheme is operated by Beryl on behalf of Leeds City Council, and bikes must be hired from and returned to designated docking stations.  

Students can receive 25% off the cost of minute bundles and riding passes when you register with your university email address.

Our Sustainable Travel map of campus highlights where key sustainable travel support is, on and around campus. 

This map highlights cycle parking, the Bike Hub, bike maintenance points, shower facilities, water facilities, EV charging points, Car Club locations, disabled parking bays, LNER e-bike and e-scooter, and some nearby bus stops.

We use the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as a framework to guide our activity. Our public transport work is linked to the following SDGs:

• Goal 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure
• Goal 11: Sustainable cities and communities
• Goal 13: Climate action
• Goal 17: Partnerships for the goals

Find out more about our impact on the SDGs.