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The Lowry
A large arts and cultural centre, home to galleries and exhibitions dedicated to L.S. Lowry.
Cheapest price
$6
Average price
$6
Fastest journey
1 h 10 m
Average duration
1 h 10 m
Buses per day
11
Distance
57 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Manchester will cost around $6 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $6.
Of the 11 buses that leave Leeds Bradford International Airport for Manchester on Thu, May 14, 11 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 14 the direct buses cover the 57 km distance in an average of 1 h 10 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 10 m .
On Thu, May 14 the slowest buses will take 1 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $5. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 47m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $5, and a bus costs an average of $5.
Distance: 35 miles (57 km)
Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|
$12 Average price Cheapest | $17 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 17m Average total duration Fastest 1h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 47m.
Tickets start at around $12 (€9) compared to roughly $17 (€14) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $5 (€4). The journey takes 1h 47m versus 1h 25m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, Megabus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 11:05AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 11:05AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:55PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 03:50AM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
The table below shows live departures for Leeds Bradford International Airport to Manchester buses for today, Wednesday, May 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 5:40 PM Leeds, Yorkshire Playhouse | 1h10 | 6:50 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:50 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 1h10 | 8:00 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:10 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 1h10 | 9:20 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:30 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 1h10 | 10:40 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, May 14 | |||||
FlixBus | 6:20 AM Leeds, Yorkshire Playhouse | 1h10 | 7:30 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:50 AM Leeds, Yorkshire Playhouse | 1h10 | 9:00 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:10 AM Leeds, Coach Station | 1h10 | 11:20 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:00 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 1h10 | 2:10 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:20 PM Leeds, Yorkshire Playhouse | 1h10 | 3:30 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:20 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 1h10 | 4:30 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:30 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 1h10 | 5:40 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Manchester run on average 11 times per day, taking around 1h 47m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $5 (€4) if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:40, the last at 22:00. The fastest bus covers the 35 miles (57 km) distance in 1h 10m.
Distance 35 miles (57 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price $5 (€4) |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 1h 10m |
First bus 5:40 AM |
Last bus 10:00 PM |
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