Leave the car behind and make your journey to Leeds Bradford Airport stress-free with Northern and the FLYER bus.
About your journey with Northern
With convenient connections across the North of England and regular bus services linking directly to the airport, it’s the smarter and greener way to travel.
Take any Northern train to Leeds train station, then exit the station via the Wellington Street exit (you’re going the right way if you’ve passed the ticket office, McDonald's and Wetherspoons on your way out of the station). Head left down Wellington Street, until you get to King Street – this is where you’ll find the Wellington Q bus stop.
Once at the Wellington Q bus stop, hop on the FLYER bus to Leeds Bradford Airport. The destination on the bus should say A1 Airport.
How long does it take to get to Leeds Bradford Airport from Leeds train station?
It takes around 35 minutes to get from central Leeds to the airport and buses run from 5am with varying times for last buses:
- Monday to Thursday's last bus: 10pm
- Friday’s last bus: Midnight
- Saturday’s last bus: Midnight
- Sunday’s last bus: Midnight
You can find out more about the FLYER service and timetable by visiting the Transdev website.
We recommend you give yourself plenty of time to travel to the airport, and consider the airport and the flight operator’s advice when planning your arrival time.
Where to get your train tickets to Leeds Bradford Airport
You can buy tickets online via the Northern website and app, or can be bought from your local station or ticket vending machine.
If you buy your ticket through the Northern app or website, you’ll receive an e-ticket to show on your phone. From ticket offices and vending machines, you’ll receive a physical ticket.
If you're buying from the app, website or ticket vending machine, choose Leeds Bradford Airport as your destination (an example of this on the Northern app is shown). Or if you're buying from a ticket office, ask for the ticket to Leeds Bradford Airport.
Leeds Bradford Airport train ticket prices
The FLYER bus is added onto the cost of your usual train ticket and prices are as follows:
- One way: £3.80 (plus the cost of your train ticket)
- Return: £6 (plus the cost of your train ticket)
The information on this page was correct at the time of writing, but it's always best to check the Transdev website ahead of travel, in case of any changes or disruptions.
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