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- Opened in June 2014
- Ideal for trips in from the south and west of Leeds.
- Opened in June 2017
- Ideal for trips in from the north and east of Leeds.
- Opened in September 2021
- Ideal for trips in the south and southwest of Leeds.
- A dedicated website www.yourvoice.westyorks-ca.gov.uk/ParkandRide with an online survey and Q&A
- Social media via the Park and Ride Facebook page
- Posters on P&R buses
- Real-time displays and posters at bus stops and strategic locations
- Metro Messenger e-newsletter and YourVoice newsletter to registered mailing list
- Through networks of relevant interest groups and stakeholders
- The engagement materials made available upon request in hardcopies and in other formats (e.g. large print, Braille, alternative languages)
What is a Park and Ride?
The West Yorkshire Combined Authority in partnership with Leeds City Council have launched three Park and Ride (P&R) in Leeds:
Elland Road P&R (PR1)
Further details are available via www.wymetro.com/buses/parkandride/elland-road/(External link).
Temple Green P&R (PR2)
Further details are available via www.wymetro.com/buses/parkandride/templegreen-pr/(External link).
Stourton P&R (PR3)
Further details are available via www.wymetro.com/buses/parkandride/stourton-park-ride-pr3/(External link).
The Park & Ride services aim to improve connectivity and accessibility into Leeds City Centre, whilst reducing carbon emissions and congestion.
When do the P&R operate?
From Elland Road - Monday to Saturday (except when Leeds United home games fall on a Saturday)
05:47, 06:27, 06:55.
07:07-18:00 every 15 minutes
18:00-19:08 every 20 minutes
Saturday 09:00-18:00 (every 20 minutes)
Elland Road Park & Ride - Leeds United match day fixtures
When midweek football matches are played at Elland Road stadium, the last PR1 bus service leaves from Boar Lane (Trinity P) in the City Centre at 18:21.
Full list of Leeds United fixtures here..
From Temple Green - Monday to Friday
06:00, 06:40.
07:00-18:00 every 20 minutes
Then at 18:28, 18:58, 19:25 and 19:55
From Skelton Lakes – Monday to Friday
06:45, 07:05 then every 20 minutes until 17:48, 18:48, 19:15 and 19:45
From Stourton - Monday to Sunday (including bank holidays)
06:20, 06:45, 07:14.
07:29 - 08:05 every 12 mins
08:05-09:00 every 10 minutes
09:00-15:35 every 20 minutes
15:35-16:30 every 15 minutes
16:30-17:25 every 10 minutes
17:25-18:10 every 15 minutes
Then at 18:40, 19:13, 19:44 and 20:15
Saturday
07:00-08:00 every 30 minutes
08:00-18:00 every 20 minutes
18:00-19:00 every 30 minutes
Sunday 10:00-17:00 (every 20 minutes)
Who operates the P&R services?
All the P&R bus services in Leeds are operated commercially by First.
What is the West Yorkshire Combined Authority?
The West Yorkshire Combined Authority was formed in April 2014 to be the driving force for economic growth across the Bradford, Calderdale, Kirklees, Leeds and Wakefield districts and the City of York Council area. The Combined Authority brings together key decision-making powers into a single body. To find out more visit: www.westyorks-ca.gov.uk (opens in a new page).
Why is the Combined Authority carrying out the P&R satisfaction surveys?
The aim of these surveys is to find out what passengers think of the P&R services, how they use them and if any further improvements can be made.
How are we making this engagement accessible?
We are taking steps to make sure people who use the P&R services know about the engagement and can have their say via the following:
Who can provide feedback?
We welcome opinions and feedback from anyone. Whether you travel by public transport, walk, drive, cycle, are a business owner, local resident or just travel through the area. Your views and insight are valuable to us and will help shape the P&R services.
Please share this page with anyone you think would be interested in taking part in the public engagement. If you intend to submit a joint response on behalf of a group or organisation, please share the link with your colleagues or members so they can provide an individual response, should they wish to do so.
How can I have my say?
This engagement runs 11 May – 7 June 2026.
Further details of the engagement and the survey can be downloaded via www.yourvoice@westyorks-ca.gov.uk/ParkandRide.
We are encouraging people to register on www.yourvoice@westyorks-ca.gov.uk/register to be kept involved and informed about the outcome of the engagement.
What will you do with my feedback?
Your feedback is important, we need to demonstrate that we have taken onboard feedback as part of the on-going development of the P&R schemes.
How will we ensure the engagement will be accessible to people who do not have access to the Internet?
Hardcopies of the engagement materials are available and can be requested using the MetroLine telephone number 0113 245 7676.