How to travel to and from work at Wellington Place
We caught up with our dedicated Travel Plan coordinator, Charlotte Best, for the most up-to-date advice on commuting safely. Click here to download our handy travel guide.
You may be considering a more active commute, for example walking or cycling, whether that be for all or just part of your journey.
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Walk to work
If you plan on walking to work, it’s worth planning your route by using a route planner such as Google Maps.
It’s also helpful to have the right kit – comfortable shoes, a raincoat or umbrella and backpack are must-haves – just in case you have lots to carry or get caught in the rain!
It’s also important to be mindful of your safety, especially if you’re planning on walking a new route. Click here for safety tips when walking to work.
Cycle to work
One of the great things about cycling is as long as you have a bike, you are good to go!
You can use an online journey planning tool such as the CityConnect journey planner to plan your cycle journey to Wellington Place. Click here to find out about the best cycle routes in Leeds.
Our Cycle Rider Leader, Richard, has some useful tips and advice if you are considering taking to two wheels for your daily commute here.
There’s also lots of helpful information available online from British Cycling through their ‘Commute Smart’ series which covers all aspects of commuting by bike, whether you’re an experienced commuter or cycling to work for the first time.
Once you arrive on site, facilities such as bike parking and a bike repair station are available for you to use, including shower and changing facilities provided in all buildings.
Travel by Public Transport
If you are planning on travelling to Wellington Place by public transport, there are a few handy tips and things to consider before beginning your journey:
Planning your journey:
There is a number of online journey planning tools and websites available which offer real-time information updates, timetabling and ticketing options.
If you’re travelling from anywhere in West Yorkshire using public transport, you can use the WY Metro Journey Planner to plan your route to Wellington Place. Alternatively, you can use Google Maps to plan your route from A to B and compare all the options available to you by selecting the public transport icon.
Operators also have apps that will list out your travel options, including details of the near bus stops and walking routes. The app will tell you which service to catch, where from, what time, and how long your journey will last, but note that the app will only list services provided by that public transport operator.
Alternatively, if you are not certain of the times you will be travelling or would like to know more about the frequency of a service, timetables are useful. The easiest way to access timetables is by visiting the website of the public transport operator or by visiting the WY Metro website and selecting ‘rail or bus’.
Understanding your ticket options:
Whether you are planning on travelling to Wellington Place everyday or easing into a more flexible way of working, there are a number of ways to pay for your journey, along with some big savings to be made.
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Park & Ride:
A cheaper and convenient way to travel to and from work at Wellington Place is by Park & Ride.
There are three Park & Ride sites in Leeds, located at Elland Road, Temple Green and Stourton.
Park & Ride offers great value for money – parking is FREE and the bus costs just £5 per day or £4.50 if you buy 5,10 or 20 days on a smartcard. Click here for information on Park & Ride ticketing options.
- Driving from the west or south? Use Elland Road Park & Ride (PR1) next to the football stadium. There are 1350 car parking spaces available for use, including 8 spaces for electric vehicles.
- Driving from the east or north? Use Temple Green Park & Ride (PR2) on the A63 off junction 45 of the M1.
- Driving from the south and southwest? Use Stourton Park (PR3) & Ride at Junction 7 on the M621.
The journey from all sites takes around 10-15 minutes to travel into Leeds city centre. The closest stop to Wellington Place depends on which of the three route you are travelling:
- The PR1 service directly serves Wellington Place from stop Wellington N on Whitehall Road, as shown on this map. The PR1 also serves stop TP on Boar Lane.
- The closest bus stop for the PR2 service is stop TL on Lower Briggate, as shown on this map.
- The closest bus stop for the PR3 service is stop TK on Lower Briggate, as shown on this map.
More details are available here, including timetables and opening times.
Rail-based Park & Ride also exists at Apperley Bridge, Kirkstall Forge and Low Moor.
Drive to work
Parking:
If you need to drive to Wellington Place, on-site indoor parking is available in the NCP multi-storey car park accessed off Wellington Street, use postcode LS1 4AP. Click here for more details.
Other off-site parking is available in the vicinity of Wellington Place, as shown on Parkopedia.
Motorbike parking is available at Wellington Place. To arrange access, contact your building manager.
Enterprise Car Club:
There is an Enterprise Car Club vehicle at Wellington Place. The Enterprise Car Club offers local car rental by the hour for visits, errands and meetings. There are Car Club vans and cars parked throughout the city centre. Click here for more information.
Car Share:
You can decrease your impact on the environment and traffic by offering a lift to people who make a journey that is on the same route as yours, or by accepting a lift from someone. Car sharing has tonnes of benefits, including reduced fuel and parking costs. There’s also less traffic, meaning less congestion and reduced CO2 emissions. Sharing arrangements can be flexible – you don’t have to car share every day to still make a positive impact.
To sign up to find a car share partner in West Yorkshire, click here. If you’d be interested in car sharing but don’t currently know who you can share with at Wellington Place, please get in touch with the travel team to register your interest.
Electric Vehicle Charging:
Electric vehicle charging points in the vicinity of Wellington Place can be found using Zap Map.
Park & Ride sites have ample amounts of electric vehicle charging points. Parking is free and the bus into the city is £5 per day.
Thank you to Charlotte for providing these helpful tips for travel to and from work. If you have any concerns about travelling to Wellington Place or need assistance with planning your journey, please do not hesitate to contact our travel team at wptravel@stantec.com
