Arriving at Yorkshire College
Local airports
- Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA): Take the 757 bus from the airport to Leeds; it is a direct 30-minute journey to Leeds city centre. The West Yorkshire Metro website have up-to-date timetables and information on connecting the airport to surrounding areas,
- Manchester Airport (MAN): Take a train on the lime green line from the airport to Leeds; it is approximately a 1 hour and 30-minute journey to Leeds city centre. The National Rail website has up-to-date timetables and information on connecting the airport to surrounding areas.
London airports
- Heathrow Airport (LHR): Take the Piccadilly tube line from the airport to King’s Cross station, from here you can board an East Coast train to Leeds;
- Stansted Airport (STN): Take the Cross Country train straight from the airport to Peterborough, and from here change to an East Coast service to Leeds;
- Gatwick Airport (LGW): Take a train from the airport to London St Pancras, and cross on foot to King’s Cross Station, from there you can board an East Coast train to Leeds;
- Luton airport (LTN): Take a train from the airport to London St Pancras, cross on foot to King’s Cross Station, from here you can board an East Coast train to Leeds.
You can find up-to-date timetable information on the National Rail website.
From Leeds Train station to Yorkshire College
By Taxi
There is a taxi rank at Leeds train station. You can use the Uber app to book and pay for your taxi via your mobile. The app also tells you your driver’s name, the car’s license plate, and how far away your driver’s taxi is.
Other popular Leeds-based taxi companies include:
- City Cabs Leeds: 0113 246 9999;
- Amber Cars: 0113 202 2117;
- Arrow Cars: 0113 258 5888;
- Royal Cars: 0113 230 5000.
Tips
- Taxis are convenient but expensive so they are best used for short journeys only;
- Make sure the taxi is licensed;
- Ask the driver for the approximate cost of the fare before you start the journey
By Bus
Travelling to campus by bus is easy – buses run past the Parkinson Building every few minutes during the day. These services include the numbers 19 and 19A – many of these are operated by First Bus Leeds.
Check out the direction on Google Maps
