Leeds
Getting Around
Bus; Transportation throughout the city is fast and efficient and a bus pass for a single term or for a full year can be purchased at a reasonable price within select zones. From Hyde Park to the city and throughout the south, east and west of the city centre, traffic rolls quite steadily and it shouldn’t take longer than a few minutes to reach your final destination. However, if you live in Headingley or further afield, investing in a bus pass is a good idea but it will cost you around £350 for a full year bus pass. From the Leeds metropolitan district and stretching to a 10 mile radius, a bus pass will grant you free access to First buses serving this area. Be careful to plan your travel time if you live out of the city centre, especially if you live in Headingley. From noon until 8pm during University terms, Otley road (the main road through Headingley) becomes quite congested with traffic. Your journey will take you twice as long and will sometimes last 45 minutes to an hour to travel a mere 3 miles. First Bus: http://www.firstgroup.com/ukbus/yorkhumber/leeds/home/.
Coach; The National Express or Mega Bus coach services are the best providers for cheap travel within Britain. Ticket prices cost anywhere from £1 and depart from Leeds city centre. For just £10, buy a 'Student Coach Travel Card' which will save you a 1/3 off the regular price of coach tickets for your journey with National Express.
Trains; Trains run nearly every minute from Leeds Station and serve several destinations throughout the United Kingdom. To find the best prices, try booking your journey for further destinations a few months in advance. Tickets for visitor hotspots such as York, Sheffield, Liverpool and Manchester can be purchased for a flat rate on the date of travel. Consider buying a Young Person’s railcard for £20 which will save you 1/3 off the regular price of a train ticket. Train tickets: www.thetrainline.co.uk.
Car; There is a lack of parking spaces on all campuses and throughout the city. But while there are a few car parks around, the fee for parking is sky-high. It is best to avoid driving in Leeds and rely on local transport instead.
Plane; Leeds has its very own Bradford airport situated only 10 miles outside the city centre which connects to several destinations throughout Europe. Airlines such as Ryanair and Easy Jet operate out of the Leeds-Bradford International Airport at very cheap rates. A local bus service provides bi-hourly bus service to and from the airport on a daily basis. Leeds Bradford International Airport: www.lbia.co.uk.
Foot; Who needs the gym when you can walk the hills of Leeds?! Leeds is very accessible by foot and there are several opportunities to go on hikes and walks in the nearby Yorkshire Dales and Lake Districts. Walking advice: http://www.yorkshire.com/cps/rde/xchg/ytb/hs.xsl/outdoor-yorkshire.htm.
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