How to Find Us

By Car:

The first direct arena is located next to the A58(M) Inner Ring Road and from the Claypit Lane junction (A58) provides links out of the city centre to the east joining the A64 York Road, and to the south and west connecting to the M621 and other destinations within Leeds and to the wider motorway network via the M62 and the M1. For Sat Nav systems our postcode is LS2 8BY.

Bus:

Nearest Bus Stops

Clay Pit Lane
Wade Lane/Lovell Park Road
Woodhouse Lane

Coach Station:

Located on Dyer Street next to Leeds City Bus Station and approx. 15min walk from first direct arena the coach station provides national and regional connections to a wide variety of destinations.

Leeds Bus Station is Wheelchair Friendly, which allows easy access for wheelchair users. All bays at the station have also been modified so that wheelchair users can get on and off buses easily.

We are also registered as a "Safe Place", which allows support and help for any persons with a disability to come into the station and ask for assistance.

Nearest Train Station:

Leeds City Station on New Station Street is around a 15min walk from first direct arena and a major hub on the national, regional and local rail network providing connections to a wide variety of destinations.

Parking

There are over 7,500 car parking spaces within a 15-minute walk of the arena. The arena doesn't have it's own car park however there are lots of options nearby.
Q-ParkOffers first direct arena visitors exclusive discounted parking at a number of car parks within the city.
Woodhouse Lane Car ParkLocated on Woodhouse Lane, offers 1272 spaces and easy access to the ring road at the end of the show.
Merrion Centre Car ParkLocated on Merrion Way is adjacent to the Arena. It is our closest car park however visitors may experience delays leaving this location due to traffic restrictions on Merrion Way.