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Leeds City Museum
Major city museum with natural history, archaeology, and global collections. A top all-round cultural stop for first-time visitors to Leeds.
Cheapest price on Oct 13
€7
Average ticket price on Oct 13
€10
Fastest journey on Oct 13
1 h 40 m
Average journey duration on Oct 13
1 h 44 m
Buses on Oct 13
22
Distance
68 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Manchester Airport to Leeds is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester Airport to Leeds will cost around €10 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €7.
On Tue, Oct 13, we found 22 buses from Manchester Airport to Leeds, including 22 direct services.
On Tue, Oct 13 the direct buses cover the 68 km distance in an average of 1 h 44 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 40 m .
On Tue, Oct 13 the slowest buses will take 1 h 45 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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NX170
NX170Buses from Manchester Airport to Leeds run on average 18 times per day, taking around 1h 59m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €4 but you can travel from only €2 by train.
There are 18 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:20, the last at 21:55. The fastest bus covers the 42 miles (68 km) distance in 1h 35m.
Distance 42 miles (68 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price €4 |
Buses per day 18 |
Direct buses 18 |
Fastest bus 1h 35m |
First bus 5:20 AM |
Last bus 9:55 PM |
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| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 05:15AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:35AM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:20AM | Arrival Time 07:05AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:55AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 08:35AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 08:25AM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 08:25AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:55AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:35AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 11:05AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:05AM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €12 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:25AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €15 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €12 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €15 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €12 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:25PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:35PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 12:25AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:55PM | Arrival Time 12:35AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:40PM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €11 |
The table below shows live departures for Manchester Airport to Leeds buses for today, Monday, October 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 11:35 AM Manchester, Airport | 1h55 | 1:30 PM Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX170 | 12:50 PM Manchester, Airport | 1h50 | 2:40 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:15 PM Manchester, Airport | 1h45 | 3:00 PM Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX170 | 2:50 PM Manchester, Airport | 1h50 | 4:40 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:15 PM Manchester, Airport | 2h30 | 5:45 PM Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX170 | 4:50 PM Manchester, Airport | 1h50 | 6:40 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX170 | 6:40 PM Manchester, Airport | 1h45 | 8:25 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:45 PM Manchester, Airport | 1h55 | 9:40 PM Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX170 | 8:35 PM Manchester, Airport | 1h45 | 10:20 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:10 PM Manchester, Airport | 2h10 | 11:20 PM Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:15 PM Manchester, Airport | 2h10 | 12:25 AM Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:55 PM Manchester, Airport | 1h40 | 12:35 AM Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX172 | 11:40 PM Manchester, Airport | 2h05 | 1:45 AM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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NX170 | 3:30 AM Manchester, Airport | 1h45 | 5:15 AM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX170 | 5:20 AM Manchester, Airport | 1h45 | 7:05 AM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX172 | 6:20 AM Manchester, Airport | 2h05 | 8:25 AM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:20 AM Manchester, Airport | 2h15 | 8:35 AM Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX170 | 6:55 AM Manchester, Airport | 2h05 | 9:00 AM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:35 AM Manchester, Airport | 1h45 | 9:20 AM Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX170 | 9:05 AM Manchester, Airport | 1h50 | 10:55 AM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:05 AM Manchester, Airport | 2h30 | 12:35 PM Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX170 | 11:00 AM Manchester, Airport | 1h50 | 12:50 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Major city museum with natural history, archaeology, and global collections. A top all-round cultural stop for first-time visitors to Leeds.
National museum on medicine and surgery with remarkable instruments and pathology displays. Unique, thought-provoking, and one of Leeds’ standout specialist museums.
Important gallery spanning historic and modern art in a handsome city-centre building. A core Leeds cultural venue with strong permanent displays.
Grand Victorian shopping and strolling street lined with arcades and landmarks. A classic first stop for architecture, retail, and city-centre atmosphere.
Major urban park with avenues, lakes, and events space. A local favorite for relaxing, walking, and seeing one of Leeds’ best-loved green spaces.
Canalside regeneration district with waterside paths, independent venues, and modern city views. Popular for walking and seeing contemporary Leeds at work and play.
A Yorkshire staple of batter baked until crisp and airy, traditionally served with roast beef and gravy at Sunday lunch.
A hearty pork sausage from nearby West Yorkshire, usually seasoned with herbs and served with mash or in breakfasts.
A rich fruit loaf packed with currants and citrus peel, strongly linked to Yorkshire baking and often served sliced with tea.
Stylish modern British restaurant serving seasonal dishes and cocktails in an elegant but relaxed city-centre setting.
Popular Indian vegetarian institution celebrated for South Indian snacks, street food, and casual family-friendly dining.
Refined fine dining restaurant known for modern British tasting menus, polished service, and a special-occasion atmosphere.
Moderate for UK city breaks. Hotels, dining, and transit are usually cheaper than London, but central stays and upscale dining can raise daily costs.
Restaurants may add a service charge; if not, 10-12.5% is common for good service. Taxis are often rounded up. Cafes usually do not require tips, but small change is appreciated.
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Leeds Coach Station -> Leeds Station
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester Airport to Leeds 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 Leeds, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Manchester Airport to Leeds buses use the Manchester, Coach Station to Leeds, Coach Station station pair, with some services arriving at Leeds, Great Wilson Street. Use this guide to compare Manchester Airport and Leeds bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Leeds, Coach Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafe and snack kiosks available.
Free Wi-Fi available in the waiting area. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Leeds, Coach Station.
Available at Leeds, Coach Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Leeds, Coach Station: Wheelchair accessible with assistive services.
Leeds, Great Wilson Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Leeds, Great Wilson Street. ATMs are available at Leeds, Great Wilson Street.
Ticket office support is available at Leeds, Great Wilson Street.
Available at Leeds, Great Wilson Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Leeds, Great Wilson Street: The station is accessible for individuals with reduced mobility.
Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop. ATMs are available at Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop.
Ticket office support is available at Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop.
Available at Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop: Bus stop is wheelchair accessible.
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