Public transport

There are lots of ways to get out and about using public transport which benefit not only our community and environment but also help with the cost of travel as well.

Explore the different transport options in Leeds and beyond and find out about discount.

Leeds has a big network of buses and trains which usually run from around 5am – 11pm, depending on the route. These can be used to get around the city centre or out into other parts of the city.

If you're going to use public transport West Yorkshire Metro is a great source of information, including bus and train times, route maps, fares/ticket prices and a journey planner.

Visit West Yorkshire Metro and plan your journey

There are a range of bus passes which offer travel subsidies for seniors and people with disabilities including sensory impairment.

Apply to West Yorkshire Metro for senior, blind and disabled bus passes

First Bus and Arriva offer Journey Assistance Cards for passengers who may have limited vision or hearing, difficulty in communicating (including if English is not your first language), special educational needs or for passengers who need extra time or help to find a seat.

Find out more about extra help to travel

There are also a number of park and ride services making it easier to find somewhere to park whilst still getting you into the city centre quickly.

Find out more about the City Park and Ride Schemes

Many taxi companies now offer wheelchair-accessible vehicles.

Wheelchair-accessible taxis are usually wheelchair-adapted vehicles, people carriers, minibuses or converted small vans. They may have a ramp or a passenger lift to assist the wheelchair user with getting into the vehicle.

It is important that you should specify when booking if required.

View a list of taxi and private hire companies on Leeds Directory

To stay safe, follow these taxi aware rules:

only use a licensed taxi or pre-booked private hire vehicle
never get into a vehicle other than the one you have booked or a Hackney carriage you have hailed in the street or at a taxi rank
confirm the driver is licensed and that they have a badge
sharing a vehicle is a great idea and always sit in the back seats
if you have any doubts, don’t get in and order another vehicle

Traveling by coach can help you get further afield in comfort. If love visiting family and friends or taking day trips and short breaks the National Express offer a range of Coachcard's which provide discounts and savings on travel.

There are a number of Coachcard's available including;

Senior Coachcard | National Express

Disabled Coachcard | National Express

Young Person Coachcard | National Express

National Express also offers a discount for current and former members of the Armed Forces.

Defence Travel Offer | National Express

There is currently no national concessionary scheme for coach travel but you can ask your local operator if they offer discounts for older and disabled people.

Traveling by rail can help you get further afield in comfort. If love visiting family and friends or taking day trips and short breaks the National Rail offers a rage of Railcards which provide discounts and savings on travel.

There are a number of Railcards available including;

Last updated: 9/1/2023

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