253
Leeds – Heckmondwike
via Birkenshaw, New Farnley
Squarepeg First 06:50 Last 17:20Monday to Friday
Route 253 runs between Leeds and Heckmondwike via Birkenshaw, New Farnley. See the full timetable, stops and live buses.
Quick departures
Live departures from key stops on this route
| Stop | Towards Greenside T1 | Towards City Square C |
|---|---|---|
| City Square | 25308:2009:2010:20and more | 25308:1809:2310:23and more |
| Walsh Lane | 25306:5108:0108:36and more | 25307:4408:5910:04and more |
| Birkenshaw Town St | 25307:0008:1008:45and more | 25307:3608:5109:56and more |
| Greenside T1 | 25307:1708:2709:02and more | 25307:2008:3509:40and more |
Route stops
All stops on the route towards City Square C
StopApprox. time
Frequently asked questions about the 253
- What time is the first and last 253 bus?
- The first 253 of the day departs at 06:50 and the last one departs at 17:20. These are the scheduled departure times of the first and last journeys, which may start from either end of the route — check the timetable above for times at your own stop.
- Does the 253 bus run at weekends?
- No. The 253 does not run at weekends — it operates monday to friday only.
- How long does the 253 bus take?
- A full end-to-end journey on the 253 takes about 42 minutes between Leeds and Heckmondwike, running via Birkenshaw and New Farnley. Allow extra time at peak periods — this is the scheduled running time, not a guarantee.
- Who operates the 253 bus?
- The 253 is operated by Squarepeg. For tickets, fares, lost property or complaints about a journey you need to contact them directly — we're an independent service and can't help with those.
Timetable data from the Bus Open Data Service (BODS), Department for Transport. Live positions from operator vehicle feeds. Times are subject to change.