A mini guide to
Waterfront and Leeds Dock: getting there
Stops, stations and how to reach Waterfront and Leeds Dock
Stops and stations
Getting to Waterfront and Leeds Dock
Choose the stop closest to where you are going.
| Stop or station | Services | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Leeds | National Rail | Main station; Granary Wharf and the Dark Arches lie beneath it |
| Leeds Dock | Water taxi | The Royal Armouries lists a water taxi to Leeds Dock; it is a 20 to 25 minute walk from the station |
Within walking range
Stations near Waterfront and Leeds Dock
Stations and stops mapped in OpenStreetMap within 2.5 km of the centre of Waterfront and Leeds Dock, nearest first. Distances are straight lines; walking times assume 5 km/h and are a minimum.
| Station or stop | Type | Distance | On foot |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leeds City Bus Station | Bus or coach station | 600 m | about 7 min |
| Leeds Dyer Street Coach Station | Bus or coach station (National Express) | 600 m | about 7 min |
| Moor Road | Heritage railway (The Middleton Railway Trust) | 2.1 km | about 26 min |
| Leeds Supporters Coach Park | Bus or coach station (Metro) | 2.5 km | about 29 min |
Station data: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), read 3 November 2026. Check step-free access with the operator before you travel.
Walking from nearby areas
- City Centre: 700 m from Waterfront and Leeds Dock, about 8 min on foot
- Headingley, Hyde Park and Kirkstall: 3.3 km from Waterfront and Leeds Dock, about 40 min on foot
Reaching Leeds
Official travel information
Leeds station is in the city centre and Leeds Bradford Airport is north-west of the city. Always check the operator for current times, fares and disruption.
- National Rail: Leeds station → — facilities, step-free access and departures
- Leeds Bradford Airport → — buses, taxis and car hire
- West Yorkshire Combined Authority → — buses, rail and the Weaver Network
- Leeds City Council → — local information
- Visit Leeds → — official tourism website
Times, fares and disruption change: use the operator pages above for live information.
Plan your journey here
Enter your starting point and Google Maps will show routes to Waterfront and Leeds Dock. Public transport is selected; change it on the map. Check operator sites for live disruption.

While you are here
Things to see in Waterfront and Leeds Dock
A few of the sights in the area. The Things to do page lists them all, with directions and official links.
Granary Wharf
Basin where the Leeds and Liverpool Canal meets the Aire, beside the brick Dark Arches under the station.
Middleton Railway
Founded in 1758 and run by volunteers; passenger trains at weekends and on public holidays from Moor Road, Hunslet.
First White Cloth Hall
Grade II* listed hall on Kirkgate, built in 1711 for trading undyed cloth.
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Photo credits
- Leeds Bridge: Heretodare, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- Waterfront and Leeds Dock (area photo): Tim Green, CC BY 2.0, source
- Granary Wharf: Rept0n1x, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
- Middleton Railway: The Basingstoker, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- First White Cloth Hall: Warofdreams, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- Headingley, Hyde Park and Kirkstall: Minda, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
- City Centre: Michael D Beckwith, CC BY 4.0, source
Photos from Wikimedia Commons, used under the licences shown. All photo credits
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