The cheapest and fastest buses from Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Cheapest price on Sep 19
$7
Average ticket price on Sep 19
$14
Fastest journey on Sep 19
1 h
Average journey duration on Sep 19
1 h 7 m
Buses on Sep 19
29
Distance
57 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) will cost around $14 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $7.
On Sat, Sep 19, we found 29 buses from Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN), including 29 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 19 the direct buses cover the 57 km distance in an average of 1 h 7 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h .
On Sat, Sep 19 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.
FlixBus9:30 PM1h10Leeds, Coach Station10:40 PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange$71One-way0 transfers
FlixBus5:40 PM1h10Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop6:50 PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange$71One-way0 transfers
FlixBus6:50 PM1h10Leeds, Coach Station8:00 PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange$91One-way0 transfers
NX1708:05 PM1h10Leeds, Coach Station9:15 PMManchester, Coach Station$91One-way0 transfers
NX1709:10 PM1h10Leeds, Coach Station10:20 PMManchester, Coach Station$91One-way0 transfers
FlixBus6:30 AM1h00Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop7:30 AMManchester, Shudehill Interchange$91One-way0 transfers
NX17011:25 PM1h05Leeds, Coach Station12:30 AMManchester, Coach Station$171One-way0 transfers
NX1706:30 AM1h10Leeds, Coach Station7:40 AMManchester, Coach Station$141One-way0 transfers
NX1708:05 PM1h10Leeds, Coach Station9:15 PMManchester, Coach Station$91One-way0 transfers
NX1709:10 PM1h10Leeds, Coach Station10:20 PMManchester, Coach Station$91One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $11 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 37m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, while a train costs an average of $28.
Distance: 35 miles (57 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$11 Average price Cheapest | $28 Average price | $16 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 46m Average total duration 1h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 37m Average total duration Fastest 1h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN):
A bus is $17 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) costing on average $28.
Other travel options to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 16m.
Tickets start at around $11 compared to roughly $16 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $5. The journey takes 1h 16m versus 1h 10m 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 National Express, FlixBus.
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.
Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:20AM | Arrival Time 03:50AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:25AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 11:05AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:05AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:55PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:25PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:35PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:55PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:05PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:25PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Live departures
Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) bus times
The table below shows live departures for Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) buses for today, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX170 | 10:15 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 1h10 | 11:25 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX170 | 11:25 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 1h05 | 12:30 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, September 19 | |||||
NX172 | 2:20 AM Leeds, Coach Station | 1h30 | 3:50 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:30 AM Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop | 1h00 | 7:30 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX170 | 6:30 AM Leeds, Coach Station | 1h10 | 7:40 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX170 | 7:40 AM Leeds, Coach Station | 1h10 | 8:50 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:50 AM Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop | 1h10 | 9:00 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX170 | 8:45 AM Leeds, Coach Station | 1h15 | 10:00 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX170 | 9:50 AM Leeds, Coach Station | 1h15 | 11:05 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:10 AM Leeds, Coach Station | 1h10 | 11:20 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX170 | 11:00 AM Leeds, Coach Station | 1h15 | 12:15 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX170 | 12:10 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 1h15 | 1:25 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:00 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 1h10 | 2:10 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX170 | 1:15 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 1h15 | 2:30 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:20 PM Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop | 1h10 | 3:30 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX170 | 2:20 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 1h15 | 3:35 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:20 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 1h10 | 4:30 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX170 | 3:25 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 1h15 | 4:40 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:30 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 1h10 | 5:40 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX170 | 4:35 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 1h15 | 5:50 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:40 PM Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop | 1h10 | 6:50 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX170 | 5:45 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 1h15 | 7:00 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:50 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 1h10 | 8:00 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX170 | 6:55 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 1h10 | 8:05 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX170 | 8:05 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 1h10 | 9:15 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:10 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 1h10 | 9:20 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX172 | 8:20 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 1h10 | 9:30 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX170 | 9:10 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 1h10 | 10:20 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:30 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 1h10 | 10:40 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Buses from Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) run on average 21 times per day, taking around 1h 16m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $5 if you book in advance.
There are 21 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:00, the last at 22:25. The fastest bus covers the 35 miles (57 km) distance in 1h 0m.
Distance 35 miles (57 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price $5 |
Buses per day 21 |
Direct buses 21 |
Fastest bus 1h 0m |
First bus 1:00 AM |
Last bus 10:25 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 14 days |
Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus from Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)You can travel by bus between Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) with National Express, FlixBus for as low as $5. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Manchester Piccadilly (MAN), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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