Elland Lines 501 & X1

Introducing the Elland Lines

We're enhancing our services for quicker and more frequent journeys connecting Huddersfield, Elland and Halifax.

Buses up to every 7/8 mins | from 4.00am until midnight | connections 7 days a week

Elland Line 501

The current 503 service will be renumbered to 501 and will run along Acre Street, New Hay Road, and Trinity Street in Huddersfield to provide a vital link between the Huddersfield Royal Infirmary and Calderdale Royal Hospital. The service will continue to connect Lindley, Ainley Top, West Vale, Elland, and Salterhebble with Halifax and Huddersfield.

Elland Line X1 - NEW

For a more direct journey between Halifax, Elland and Huddersfield, your new service X1 will take the fast route, running along Halifax Road, Calderdale Way, and Huddersfield Road.

You can find the latest timetables for these services here.

How to buy your bus ticket:

For the best fare, Tap on and Tap off your bus using a contactless card or device - we'll work out the best fare for your trip based on how far you travel, up to a maximum of £2. If you're making additional trips, you'll never pay more than our Day ticket fare of £4.50.

Or you can download the First Bus App to plan your journey, buy a bus ticket and track your bus live on a map.

Route map for the Elland Lines:

Frequency increases are supported by funds from the West Yorkshire Combined Authority’s (WYCA) Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP).