West Yorkshire Free Bus Travel

Enjoy free bus travel across West Yorkshire on Sunday 12th April 2026 as our thank you for your continued support.

We’re celebrating the arrival of 50 new buses - and inviting you to take a trip on us. Whether you’re shopping, visiting loved ones or exploring somewhere new, leave the car at home and enjoy a comfortable, easy day out.

We can’t wait to welcome you on board.

Free travel applies to all Arriva bus services within West Yorkshire on Sunday 12th April 2026. No ticket needed. Normal timetables and capacity limits apply. Offer excludes Arriva Yorkshire services into York and North Yorkshire, including Selby.

Give the bus a try and enjoy everything West Yorkshire has to offer including some of the brilliant independent businesses that help make this community special:

Leeds – Shop, Eat and Discover

• Leeds Kirkgate Market – for one of Europe’s largest indoor markets, right by Leeds City Bus Station.
• Leeds Corn Exchange – visit unique shops and vendors.
• Leeds Dock & Royal Armouries Museum – featuring thousands of objects from the past to the present day, travel here for a fun and free place to visit in Leeds.
• Leeds thriving food scene - visit independent cafes, restaurants and bars in the ‘foodie’ capital of the north our favourites are Bundobust and Fijo Hiro based in the Merian Centre. 

Buses: 110, 140/141, 163, 164, 165, 168, 200/201, 202/203, 229, 254/255, 444/446

Wakefield – Culture and Outdoors

• The Hepworth Wakefield – visit an award-winning art gallery in the heart of Yorkshire.
• Pugneys Country Park – hop on the bus for a perfect family day out in the fresh air.
• Farmer Copleys - head to the award-winning Tulip Festival which has over 1 million tulips on display.
• Yorkshire Sculpture Park – enjoy an international sculpture park set in a beautiful landscape.

Buses: 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 110, 111, 118, 122, 126, 147, 148/149, 186, 189, 195A, 231/232, 268, 425, 444/446, 496

Five Towns – Family Fun

• Xscape Yorkshire – get here on the bus for the ultimate family day-out, packed with fun activities such as go karting and snowboarding along with great shops and  places to eat.
• Junction 32 Outlet Shopping Village - travel here for top-brand shopping and plenty of great food and drink options.
• RSPB Fairburn Ings – explore a nationally important nature reserve between Leeds, York and Wakefield that’s a haven for wildlife.

Buses: 135, 140/141, 147, 148/149, 156, 163, 168, 186, 189

Local Towns – Hidden Gems

• Redbrick Mill – discover the North’s leading destination for interiors with over forty stores.
• Travel on the bus across Dewsbury, Batley and Huddersfield and discover independent cafés & high street shops.

Buses: 126, 200/201, 202/203, 229, 230, 231/232, 250, 254/255, 261, 271, 280, 281, 283/283A

Take a look at our services on our Network Map.