Regular buses from Leeds Bradford Airport run to Leeds, Bradford, Harrogate and York. Leeds Bradford airport buses also serve smaller towns and villages in the region. Direct Yorkaircoach buses run hourly from Leeds Bradford Airport to York train station. Tickets are cheaper when booked online. Metroconnect buses from Leeds Bradford Airport run to Bradford Foster Square train station. Buses also run regularly to Leeds train and bus stations, and Harrogate bus station. Buses to Leeds Bradford Airport also include routes from Greengates, Apperley Bridge, Rawdon, Yeadon, Shipley, Guiseley, Kirkstall, Horsforth, Rawdon, Otley, Pannal and Poole.

 

There is no train station at Leeds Bradford Airport itself. Airport buses link Leeds Bradford Airport with train stations at Leeds City, York City and Bradford Interchange. Allow plenty of time for the connection at Leeds City Station. If travelling by train to Leeds Bradford Airport from Manchester, Birmingham, Sheffield, Leeds or York, head for Derby. Rail travellers from London, Northampton and Luton should head for Loughborough. Rail passengers from Lincoln, Newark, Peterborough and Mansfield should travel to Nottingham. Getting to Leeds Bradford Airport by train will be considerably easier when the new Leeds Bradford Parkway station is opened.

Leeds Bradford Airport is northwest of Leeds, near the Leeds Ring Road, 20 minutes from Leeds city centre on a good day. The M62 allows fast access from Liverpool, Manchester and Hull. Leeds Bradford Airport is accessed by ‘A’ roads from the M62, M1 and A1. Make sure you allow plenty of time for driving to Leeds Bradford Airport as the approach roads can be rather slow going and the Leeds Ring Road is often busy and congested. If you are using a satellite navigation system for directions to Leeds Bradford Airport, the postcode is LS19 7TU. Cars should drop off and pick up at the short stay car park. There is free `parking at Leeds Bradford Airport short stay car park for the first 10 minutes. See our page on Leeds Bradford airport parking. Leeds Bradford Airport taxis can be pre-booked. Full details on getting to Leeds Bradford Airport can be found at the airport website. The AA has information on getting to Leeds Bradford Airport. Airport hotels are ideal for Leeds Bradford flights involving early and late departures.