West Yorkshire
- 1 Cities, towns and villages
- 2.1 By plane
- 2.2 By train
- 3.1 Bus companies
- 3.2 Train companies
West Yorkshire is a county in Yorkshire in the north of England. It's largely urban, but with a surprising amount of countryside, especially in the Pennine hills to the west.
Cities, towns and villages [ edit ]
West Yorkshire is nowadays a county in name only, as it comprises five metropolitan districts with no county level of government. It's convenient here to describe it in terms of those five, since transport routes radiate and visitor amenities cluster in that way. The five districts are Leeds , Bradford , Wakefield , Calderdale and Kirklees .
- 53.799722 -1.549167 1 Leeds is Yorkshire's biggest city and main transport hub. It makes its money from IT, finance and law, and has a large university quarter. It has the best shopping, dining and drinking, and a modern art gallery. Within the district are:
- 53.8 -1.75206 4 Bradford , the second-largest city in West Yorkshire, hosts the National Media Museum and has a wide variety of shops, restaurants and pubs. Within the district are:
- 53.6801 -1.492 10 Wakefield is home to the Hepworth, the Yorkshire Sculpture Park and the National Mining Museum. Within it:
- 53.725 -1.863 12 Halifax , the chief town of Calderdale district, has "Piece Hall", a well-preserved 18th-century market place, and Eureka children's science museum.
- 53.645 -1.7798 15 Huddersfield is the chief town of Kirklees district. Within the district are:
Get in [ edit ]
By plane [ edit ].
53.866111 -1.660833 1 Leeds-Bradford Airport ( LBA IATA ) is the major airport in the area. It's a base for budget airline Jet2, and also served by Ryanair, and has decent connections across western Europe. But it's not on the rail or motorway network, and from the point of view of Wakefield, Calderdale and Kirklees it's the wrong side of the Leeds-Bradford sprawling metropolis.
Manchester Airport ( MAN IATA ) has global connections, competitive fares, and is linked by frequent fast trains to all the main towns of West Yorkshire.
By train [ edit ]
Trains from London Kings Cross run direct every 30 min to Wakefield (2 hr) and Leeds (2 hr 20) min. Change at Leeds for Bradford (total 3 hrs, Huddersfield (3 hr) and Halifax (3 hr 20). Huddersfield and Halifax can also be reached in similar time from London Euston , changing at Manchester Piccadilly.
Transpennine services every 30 mins link Manchester Airport and Piccadilly to Huddersfield and Leeds, continuing to York and Middlesbrough.
Hourly cross-country trains run south from Leeds and Wakefield to Sheffield, Derby, Birmingham, Bristol and Plymouth; and north to York, Durham, Newcastle, Edinburgh, Dundee and Aberdeen.
By bus [ edit ]
All the main towns have a direct National Express coach daily to London Victoria, about 7 hours. Most other destinations involve changing at Leeds.
Fast buses ply between Leeds, York, Hull and Manchester. The slightly more leisurely Yorkshire Coastliner } runs from Leeds via Tadcaster, York and Malton to the seaside resorts of Scarborough, Filey, Bridlington and Whitby.
Get around [ edit ]
West Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive provide rail and local bus information on their website, and offers the innovative " My Next Bus " service of real-time bus information online or by text message. This real-time information is also displayed in certain bus shelters.
There are a number of different day rovers available that give unlimited travel in the West Yorkshire region, including a Train Day Rover (£7.50), Family Day Rover (£12.20) and a Day Rover (valid on both buses and trains, £8.20) full details are available on the National Rail Enquires Website . Prices accurate from November 2018
West Yorkshire Metro also operate multi-operator MCards (similar to London's Oyster Card system), which can be used for bus travel and rail travel; find more information on the MCard website
Bus companies [ edit ]
In West Yorkshire, several bus companies cater to the local area, and many offer West Yorkshire tickets, such as Arriva Yorkshire , First Leeds , First Bradford , First Halifax, Calder Valley & Huddersfield (a West Yorkshire ticket is valid on all First West Yorkshire buses) and The Keighley Bus Company .
Check out the following network maps to see where your single operator tickets get you:
Arriva Yorkshire
Other bus companies include Yorkshire Tiger, Connexions Buses and Stagecoach, but most of these companies only operate in a single town or city and therefore do not offer pan-network tickets
Train companies [ edit ]
In West Yorkshire, many train companies operate the local network, most services are run by Northern . However, TransPennine Express operate regular services between Leeds and Manchester through Batley, Dewsbury and Huddersfield , and some services to Hull . Additionally, Cross Country operate services between Leeds and Wakefield . Services less run are Grand Central services between Bradford and London Kings Cross through West Yorkshire towns and cities Bradford , Low Moor, Halifax , Brighouse, Mirfield and Wakefield .
See [ edit ]
- Leeds: the Civic Quarter, great Victorian market hall, and new Victoria Arcade.
- Bradford: the National Science & Media Museum, and the nearby model mill town of Saltaire.
- Wakefield has the Hepworth Gallery and Sculpture Park.
- Pennine villages such as Haworth, Hebden Bridge and Heptonstall.
Do [ edit ]
- Go down a coal mine at Wakefield's National Mining Museum.
- Watch football: Leeds United play in the Premier League and Huddersfield Town in the Championship. Bradford City play in League Two.
- Go to the races at Wetherby (mostly jumps, in winter) or at Pontefract (flat-racing in summer).
- Walk the moors, but on Ilka Moor baht 'at at your peril. The Pennine Way runs along the western border of the county.
Eat [ edit ]
- Leeds has just about every cuisine you could wish for, in all price ranges.
- Bradford is famous for its curry houses - mostly little cafes, nothing grand.
Drink [ edit ]
- Leeds has lots of pubs in city centre and in the university area of Headingley.
- Wakefield "Westgate Run" isn't what it used to be, but there's lots to go at.
Sleep [ edit ]
Leeds has the main concentration. The other cities are geared for business rather than leisure travel, with mid-range chains near the motorway junctions.
Go next [ edit ]
- Yorkshire Dales National Park starts a little way north beyond Skipton : attractive sculpted limestone scenery.
- York is one of Britain's few walled cities, with excellent museums and a castle.
- Manchester is just an hour away across the Pennines.
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New simple single fares and cheaper Day, Week and Month MCard tickets are available for unlimited bus travel on any operator's services* across West Yorkshire.
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- Jacksons Of Silsden
- Kilvingtons of Leeds Ltd
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- Rossendale Transport Ltd
- South Pennine Community Transport CIC
- Stagecoach Services Ltd T/A Stagecoach Yorkshire
- Station Coaches
- Stringers Pontefract Motorways
- Tetley Motor Services
- TLC Travel Ltd
- Travel Xpress
- Yelloway Coaches Ltd
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West Yorkshire Day Rover
The West Yorkshire Day Rover rail and bus pass gives you one-day unlimited rail and bus travel in West Yorkshire, which essentially amounts to Leeds-Bradford and the surrounding region. This pass is ideal for day trips if you’re staying in West Yorkshire and it lets you travel to Bradford, Halifax, Hebden Bridge, Huddersfield, Leeds and Wakefield.
This pass is good for all day on the date of issue and from midnight till 12.30am the following day.
The West Yorkshire Day Rover rail and bus pass can be used on trains operated by the following companies:
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Discounted fares for bus and train travel across West Yorkshire for young people. More about Under 19 tickets. 19-25s and Students. Discounted weekly and monthly travel for 19-25s and full-time students over 26. More about 19-25 and Student tickets. Blind / Disabled Passes.
Discounted fares for bus and train travel across West Yorkshire for young people. More about Under 19s tickets. 19-25s and Students. Discounted weekly and monthly travel for 19-25s and full-time students over 26. ... Cards & Travel; About MCard; Contact us; FAQs; Website accessibility;
There are even better deals to be had if your employer signs up to the West Yorkshire Travel Plan Network, you could be saving up to 12%. Find out more about Corporate Travel. If you travel between West Yorkshire (Zone 1-5) and Harrogate (Zone 6) or West Yorkshire (Zone 1-5) and Skipton (Zone 7) you can purchase a rail only travel card.
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Description. Season Ticket valid for unlimited travel on trains and buses in West Yorkshire PTE zonal areas. West Yorkshire Metrocard is valid for unlimited travel on trains between all stations in the West Yorkshire PTE area and most bus services throughout the county. There are a number of different zones (or combination of zones) available ...
How to buy. Available to Purchase. From 8th October 2009. Purchase Details. You can buy a MetroCard from: Staffed bus and rail stations in West Yorkshire. Post Offices in West Yorkshire (weekly and monthly MetroCards only). Buying your first MetroCard. For your first MetroCard you will need to take along a passport photograph, so a PhotoCard ...
About this app. With easy-to-use screens, MCard Mobile helps you choose the right ticket for your unlimited bus journeys. There are daily, weekly and monthly tickets available for adults, children aged under 19, students and people aged 19 to 25. The entire range of MCard tickets are accepted on all operator's vehicles in West Yorkshire ...
Up to 44% discounted fares on bus and train travel across West Yorkshire for 19-25s or mature students in full time education. Read more about 19-25s and Students - MCard. DaySavers and Family tickets - MCard. Great value peak and off-peak travel for individuals, groups and families.
With bus only or bus and train tickets available, wherever you need to be, there'll be a travel ticket for you. In a nutshell, an MCard gives you: Flexible travel - with Day, Week or Monthly tickets; Unlimited travel - on buses across the whole of West Yorkshire, or buses and trains in your selected zones within West Yorkshire.
The Travel Plan Network is a free membership scheme for any employer in West Yorkshire who is committed to encouraging their staff to travel to work sustainably. Members and their staff can access various benefits including: Enterprise Car Club membership. support with car sharing. relocation support.
The discounted day ticket for under 19's giving unlimited travel - all day, any bus - across West Yorkshire (except special events). Find out more about MyDay. A65 Kirkstall Road tickets. Use any First or Transdev Day, Week, Month or Annual ticket on any of their services along the A65 between Kirkstall and Leeds city centre.
Cities, towns and villages. 53°44′24″N 1°42′36″W. Map of West Yorkshire. West Yorkshire is nowadays a county in name only, as it comprises five metropolitan districts with no county level of government. It's convenient here to describe it in terms of those five, since transport routes radiate and visitor amenities cluster in that way.
The MCard Mobile app is available for both IOS and Android smartphone users. Customers can purchase and store on their smartphones, daily, weekly, and monthly bus only and bus and rail tickets* for travel on any bus or train, anywhere in West Yorkshire - for a quicker, easier and more convenient way to travel.
If you look older than 19 and you are buying or travelling with an Under 19 ticket in West Yorkshire, the bus driver may require proof of ID. You can use your blue Under 16 or 16-18 PhotoCard or another form of identification such as a passport, driver's licence or NUS card to prove your age.
This pass is ideal for day trips if you're staying in West Yorkshire and it lets you travel to Bradford, Halifax, Hebden Bridge, Huddersfield, Leeds and Wakefield. This pass is good for all day on the date of issue and from midnight till 12.30am the following day. Adult. Child. Family. Train only. £7.80.
Approximate locations to and from which West Yorkshire's ticketing conditions apply. A map to help find the cross-boundary locations. When you board the bus, you will need to show your MCard, West Yorkshire DaySaver or other Metro-issued travel card, and pay the full fare for the part of your journey outside of West Yorkshire.
From the MCard Mobile App or a Bus Station Travel Centre / Rail Station ticket office. Groups of up to five people (either adults or concessionaires) can enjoy unlimited off-peak bus and train travel anywhere in West Yorkshire. WY Family DaySaver - £15.70. From the MCard Mobile App or a Bus Station Travel Centre / Rail Station ticket office.
Return Journey. Day Of Travel. Valid for travel on trains and buses in the West Yorkshire PTE area centred on Leeds from 0930 Monday-Friday and any time on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays. Not valid in Rail and Bus Zones 6 & 7.
Discounted bus and train travel in West Yorkshire at any time of the day, including evenings and weekends. (except late night services and special event services). Load discounted MyDay, weekly and monthly tickets for unlimited travel across West Yorkshire. Find out how. Valid up to the day before the card holder's 19th birthday
Download a copy of the Blind & Disabled Person's Travel Pass leaflet. Download an Easy Read copy of the Blind & Disabled Person's Travel Pass leaflet. Am I eligible? You must be a West Yorkshire resident of bus fare paying age (aged 5 and over) and have an eligible disability which is long term or expected to last at least 12 months