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 the new homes at Silverwood to and from locations including Garforth town centre, Leeds, Castleford and more. The closest stops can be found on Selby Road, with further stops located on the A642.
If your journey is over a slightly longer distance, travel by rail can be a great option! Garforth is the closest train station to your new home. Located 2km away, you can access the station on foot in less than 30 minutes or by bike in 10 minutes. Alternatively, you can hop on the 164 bus from Selby Road. The bus journey takes just 10 minutes.
The station is served by hourly services to Leeds, Halifax, York, Hull and Scarborough. Services are also available to Manchester Victoria every 2 hours.
Key Local Bus Services
Your nearest bus stops are located on A63 Selby Road next to the new homes at Silverwood. Alternatively, there are bus stops located on the A642 near Miller & Carter. You can access these bus stops in 5 minutes on foot.
A63 – Selby Road
Service 19
Ireland Wood – Garforth
Operated by First Bus.
Every 40 mins Monday to Saturday. Hourly service on Sunday.
Service 19A
Tinshill – Garforth
Operated by First Bus.
Every 40 mins Monday to Saturday. Hourly service on Sunday.
Service 164
Leeds city centre – Selby
Operated by Arriva.
Approximately every 30 minutes Monday to Saturday. Hourly service on Sunday.
A642 – Wakefield Road
Service 163
Castleford – Leeds
Operated by Arriva.
Approximately every 15 mins Monday to Saturday and every 30 minutes on Sunday.
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 service changes across the local area:
Arriva Yorkshire (@arrivayorkshire)
First West Yorkshire (@FirstWestYorks)
Metro Travel News (@MetroTravelNews)
Network Rail (@networkrail)
Leeds Travel Info (@LeedsTravelInfo)
Both First and Arriva have web pages devoted to giving service updates and information on any planned disruptions, view them here: