With NO on-street parking in Headingley and restrictions in place to support residents, Park and Ride is essential if you want to travel to the event by car.
Road closures will be in place to facilitate the marathon route and vehicle access for non-residents will be restricted. We advise that spectators and participants plan journeys in advance and avoid driving into Headingley on race day to avoid any difficulties.
You must book this service in advance.
A selection of shuttle bus services are also available for spectators.
These services include:
- City Centre Shuttle Bus
- Stourton Park and Ride
- Elland Road Park and Ride
- Shuttle buses to cheer points in Otley and Adel
Tickets for both park and ride, and for spectator buses must be purchased from the First bus app.
Simply download the app, navigate to 'buy tickets' and then to 'promotions'. You will then find all the Leeds Marathon services, as indicated by the ticket name.
*Please note capacity is limited for all services and we recommend marathon participants book the early slots to ensure they arrive at the start line on time.
Find the best Park and Ride option for you below.
P&R services running until 10:00 for ingress, with egress starting from 12:00.
For the city centre, we can run the standard service into Headingley from 06:45 until 10:00. After 10:00, we can operate one bus on an hourly service up until 12:00.
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Route
- This ticket is a return service from Cookridge Street (Leeds City Centre) to Beechwood Crescent. Best suited for those staying or wishing to park in the City Centre and for those from the east and northeast of the city. The first service will leave from Cookridge Street at 06:45. Runners are advised to book the early slots in order to arrive at the event on time. From 09:00, the bus will run regularly throughout the day. The final service will depart Beechwood Crescent at 17:00.
What does the ticket include
- Return bus ticket for 1 passenger
Under 5s travel free
Price
- £9.60 plus processing fee
Additional Info
- Please note that the walk from the drop-off location on Beechwood Crescent to Kirkstall Lane Entrance of Headingley Stadium is approximately 15 minutes.
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Route
This ticket is a return service from Stourton Park and Ride to Beechwood Crescent. Best suited to those travelling from south and south-east via the M62, M1 or M621.
Who can purchase this ticket?
- Participants and additional car passengers (including spectators).
What does this ticket include?
- FREE parking for 1 car
- Return bus ticket for 1 driver
- Additional passengers can be added
Price
- £11.50 plus processing fee for an individual ticket
Timings
- Required to select a 30 minute bus department window
- Opens at 06:00 (first bus at 06:45)
- Closes at 17:30 (last bus at 17:00)
Additional Information
- Please note that the walk from drop off location on Beechwood Crescent to Kirkstall Lane Entrance of Headingley Stadium is approximately 0.6 miles and will take 15 minutes.
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Route
This ticket is a return service for a family of 4 from Stourton Park and Ride to Beechwood Crescent.
It also includes the spectator shuttle service which will go to the spectator points on course. This service will stop at either Adel or Otley, and return to Queenswood Drive.
Who is this ticket for?
Families: 4 people.
Who does this ticket include?
- FREE parking for 1 car
- For driver plus 3 passengers
- 4 Spectator Bus tickets.
Price
- £51.75 plus processing fee for a family ticket
Under 5s travel free
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Route
This ticket is a return service from Elland Road Park & Ride to Beechwood Crescent. This option is best suited for those travelling from the west via the M62 and M621.
Who can purchase this ticket?
- Participants and additional car passengers (including spectators).
What does this ticket include?
- FREE parking for 1 car
- Return bus ticket for 1 driver
- Additional passengers can be added
Price
- £11.50 plus processing fee for an individual ticket
- £51.75 plus processing fee for a family ticket
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Under 5s travel free
Timings
- Required to select a 30 minute bus department window
- Opens at 06:00 (first bus at 06:45)
- Closes at 17:30 (last bus at 17:00)
Park & Ride tickets
To book Park & Ride or city centre transport tickets, click below. Please note that under 5s have FREE travel.
DOWNLOAD FIRST BUS APP
Drop Off Locations
There will be two designated drop-off points available. Please note this facility is for drop-off and collection only.
Please make arrangements for collection well in advance as waiting will not be permitted.
West side of Headingley Drop Off – Cardigan Road > Cardigan Lane > Chapel Lane > Newport Road and back out southbound on Cardigan Road.
East side of Headingley Drop off– Drop off at the end of Shaw Lane (LS6 4AA) left onto Grove Lane.