With a variety of handy tools and great services available, it’s never been easier to travel around by public transport. New technology means you don’t have to wait around at bus stops, many buses and trains now have WiFi on board, cashless ticket options and more!
There are a number of bus services available from Shires Grove to and from locations including Wetherby, Wakefield, Leeds, and more. The closest stops can be found on Grove Road, with further stops located on High Street.
If your journey is over a slightly longer distance, travel by rail can be a great option! Leeds is the closest train station to your new home. Located around 15km from Shires Grove, it takes around an hour to get to the station via public transport or bike.
Leeds station is served by frequent services to London King’s Cross, Manchester Victoria, and Newcastle. You can also access York, Sheffield and Durham!
Key Local Bus Services
Your closest bus stops are located on Grove Road, just a short walk away from your new home! There are also bus services available from the bus stops on High Street, less than a 10 minute walk away. Both options provide frequent services to key destinations in the local area including Wetherby, Leeds and Wakefield.
Grove Road – Service 174
Service 174 operates between Wetherby and Wakefield. You can access this service from your nearest bus stops on Grove Road, with up to 6 services Monday to Friday daytime. There are 5 services a day across Saturday daytime.
Operated by Arriva
High Street – Service 7
Service 7 runs between Harrogate and Leeds. This more frequent service is accessible from bus stops on High Street. Service 7 operates hourly Monday to Sunday.
Operated by Harrogate Bus Co.
High Street – Service 492
Service 492 is also available from the bus stops located on High Street. Service 492 runs between Wetherby and Sherburn in Elmet, with up to 6 services a day Monday to Saturday daytime.
Operated by North Yorkshire County Council
Planning your Journey
There are now a number of great options available for those looking to plan a journey by public transport. There’s no need to spend loads of time flicking through timetables to figure out which services work best for you – online journey planners can do that for you!
Our guide to planning a journey by public transport has everything you need to know, including links to some of the great online tools.
Paying for your Journey
Catching the bus or train no longer has to mean fumbling around for change before hopping on to pay the driver or conductor in a rush! There are so many different ways to pay for your journey now that you may feel a little spoilt for choice!
It’s also important to check that you aren’t paying too much. Whilst paying for single or return tickets is OK for occasional or one off journeys, those who travel more frequently by bus and/or rail can save some significant cash by choosing monthly or annual passes.
Check out our guide to ticket options in the local area for more information!
Real Time Information & Apps
Gone are the days of standing around waiting for your bus or train with little idea when it will turn up. Real time information makes it easy to find out exactly where your ride is at, helping you plan when to leave the house, office or coffee shop.
Bus operator apps have proved to offer a real step change when it comes to real time bus information. They display the exact location of your bus on a handy map, in a very similar style to the Uber app which many are now familiar with. If you are undertaking a journey by bus we’d advise that trying out an app is a must, and to help you out we’ve pulled together a handy guide to getting most from bus operator apps.
Support & Updates
Confused by timetables or just not sure which bus is best to catch?
Did you know we can plan your journey for you?
Just let us know where you’re travelling to and we will provide you with an interactive journey plan that clearly sets out your options, with easy to follow, step by step instructions and a handy map.
Get in touch now to get support with your journey.
We’ve also put together a list of helpful Twitter feeds that will keep you up to date with any delays or services changes across the local area:
Arriva Yorkshire (@arrivayorkshire)
Metro Travel News (@MetroTravelNews)
Network Rail (@networkrail)
Arriva and Harrogate Bus Co. both have web pages devoted to giving service updates and information on any planned disruptions, view them here: