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How to get from Leeds to Elland by bus and train?

From Leeds to Elland by bus and train

To get from Leeds to Elland in Halifax, take the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train from Leeds station to Huddersfield station. Next, take the 501 bus from Huddersfield station to Burley Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 7 min.

67min
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Bus - 501501
Walk to Elland
Leaves from Leeds

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Leeds
  • 2
    Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Liverpool Lime Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Huddersfield
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Huddersfield
    430 m • 6 min
  • 5
    Bus - 501501
    Wait for bus
    501
    Halifax Town Centre
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Burley Street
    ID 45021580
    32 min
  • 7
    Walk to Elland
    Walk to
    Elland
    Boxhall Road
    180 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Leeds to Elland by bus and train via NORTHERN and X1

To get from Leeds to Elland in Halifax, take the NORTHERN train from Leeds station to Halifax station. Next, take the X1 bus from Commercial Street 21 station to Elland Morrisons station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 6 min.

66min
Train - NORTHERN
Bus - X1X1
Walk to Elland
Leaves from Leeds

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Leeds
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Manchester Victoria
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Halifax
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Commercial Street 21
    ID 45023401
    530 m • 7 min
  • 5
    Bus - X1X1
    Wait for bus
    X1
    Huddersfield Town Centre
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elland Morrisons
    ID 45018703
    16 min
  • 7
    Walk to Elland
    Walk to
    Elland
    Boxhall Road
    250 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Leeds to Elland

The distance between Leeds, Halifax and Elland, Halifax is approximately 47.56 km, which can typically be travelled in 67 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Leeds to Elland by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Halifax – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Leeds

Leeds is located at Leeds, Halifax and the nearest public transport station is Station B.

Train stations close to Leeds:

  • Cottingley

Bus stations close to Leeds:

  • Station B
  • Station C
  • Station A

Public transport stations close to Elland, Halifax

Elland is located at Boxhall Road, Halifax and the nearest public transport station is Burley Street.

Bus stations close to Elland:

  • Burley Street
  • Elland Morrisons
  • Southgate (Stop C)

Alternative route from Leeds to Elland by bus and train via NORTHERN and X1

To get from Leeds to Elland in Halifax, take the NORTHERN train from Leeds station to Halifax station. Next, take the X1 bus from Commercial Street 21 station to Elland Morrisons station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 6 min.

66min
Train - NORTHERN
Bus - X1X1
Walk to Elland
Leaves from Leeds

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Leeds
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Manchester Victoria
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Halifax
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Commercial Street 21
    ID 45023401
    530 m • 7 min
  • 5
    Bus - X1X1
    Wait for bus
    X1
    Huddersfield Town Centre
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elland Morrisons
    ID 45018703
    16 min
  • 7
    Walk to Elland
    Walk to
    Elland
    Boxhall Road
    250 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Leeds to Elland?

    The fastest way takes 67 minutes, using Bus line TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS, Bus line 501.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Leeds to Elland?

    The alternative route takes 66 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line X1.

  • Is there a direct train between Leeds and Elland?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 7 min.

  • Which train line goes from Leeds to Elland?

    The TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train line goes from Liverpool Lime Street station near Leeds in Leeds to Huddersfield station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Huddersfield station near Elland in Halifax.

  • How long does it take to travel from Leeds to Elland by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Leeds in Leeds and Elland in Halifax by train and bus is about 1 hr 7 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Leeds to get to Elland?

    Get on the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train from the Liverpool Lime Street station near Leeds in Leeds.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Leeds and Elland?

    Get off the train at the Huddersfield stop, which is closest to Elland in Halifax.

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