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Manchester to Leeds bus with Megabus

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The cheapest and fastest buses from Manchester to Leeds

Showing times and prices for Apr 26

Cheapest price

$5

Average price

$12

Fastest journey

1 h 5 m

Average duration

1 h 9 m

Buses per day

22

Distance

57 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Manchester to Leeds is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

FlixBusFlixBus
07:50PM1h10
Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
09:00PMLeeds, Coach Station
$51One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
06:10PM1h15
Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
07:25PMLeeds, Coach Station
$91One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
12:20PM1h10
Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
01:30PMLeeds, Coach Station
$91One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
07:50AM1h10
Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
09:00AMLeeds, Coach Station
$91One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
06:50AM1h10
Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
08:00AMLeeds, Coach Station
$91One-way
0 transfers

Live departures

Manchester to Leeds bus times

Showing buses for today, Friday, April 25
Last updated at 7:54 PM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
national_expressNX1708:00 PM Manchester, Coach Station
1h10
9:10 PM Leeds, Coach Station0 transfersDirect
Saturday, April 26
national_expressNX170
Delayed
11:40 AM 3:25 AMManchester, Coach Station
1h05
12:55 PM 12:55 PMLeeds, Coach Station
0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus5:50 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
1h10
7:00 AM Leeds, Coach Station0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX170
Delayed
11:40 AM 6:10 AMManchester, Coach Station
1h10
12:55 PM 12:55 PMLeeds, Coach Station
0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus6:50 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
1h10
8:00 AM Leeds, Coach Station0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX1726:55 AM Manchester, Coach Station
1h10
8:05 AM Leeds, Coach Station0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX1717:25 AM Manchester, Coach Station
1h45
9:10 AM Leeds, Coach Station0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus8:10 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
1h10
9:20 AM Leeds, Coach Station0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX170
Delayed
11:40 AM 8:55 AMManchester, Coach Station
1h15
12:55 PM 12:55 PMLeeds, Coach Station
0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX17110:10 AM Manchester, Coach Station
1h45
11:55 AM Leeds, Coach Station0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus10:50 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
1h10
12:00 PM Leeds, Coach Station0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus11:20 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
1h10
12:30 PM Leeds, Coach Station0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX170
On time
11:40 AM Manchester, Coach Station
1h15
12:55 PM Leeds, Coach Station
0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX17112:55 PM Manchester, Coach Station
1h45
2:40 PM Leeds, Coach Station0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus1:10 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
1h10
2:20 PM Leeds, Coach Station0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX170
On time
2:25 PM Manchester, Coach Station
1h15
3:40 PM Leeds, Coach Station
0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus2:50 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
1h10
4:00 PM Leeds, Coach Station0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX1713:40 PM Manchester, Coach Station
1h45
5:25 PM Leeds, Coach Station0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus5:10 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
1h15
6:25 PM Leeds, Coach Station0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX170
On time
5:10 PM Manchester, Coach Station
1h15
6:25 PM Leeds, Coach Station
0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX1716:30 PM Manchester, Coach Station
1h35
8:05 PM Leeds, Coach Station0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus6:50 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
1h10
8:00 PM Leeds, Coach Station0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX170
On time
8:00 PM Manchester, Coach Station
1h10
9:10 PM Leeds, Coach Station
0 transfersDirect

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Manchester to Leeds

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Buses from Manchester to Leeds run on average 23 times per day, taking around 1h 41m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $6 (€5) but you can travel from only $6 (€5) by train.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from $6 (€5)
Distance
35 miles (57 km)
Average bus duration
1h 41m
Cheapest ticket price
$6 (€5)
Buses per day
23
Direct buses
21
Bus providers
3
Fastest bus
1h 10m
First bus
06:30
Last bus
23:59
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from $6 (€5)

Bus providers: Megabus, National Express and FlixBus from Manchester to Leeds

You can travel by bus from Manchester to Leeds with Megabus, National Express and FlixBus for as low as $7 (€5). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.

National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance bus company operating over 550 buses per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates bus services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express buses have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most buses come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your bus to Leeds from Manchester, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

National Express from Manchester to Leeds bus information:

  • Average Duration: 1 h 25 min
  • Cheapest Price: $7

Buses from Manchester to Leeds

Travellers who want to travel from Manchester to Leeds by bus have the opportunity to use this connection several times a day. In general, there are twelve to fifteen bus connections on weekdays, so that you can get from Manchester to Leeds almost every hour. The journey usually lasts 1:25 hours and thus takes as much time as the journey by train or car.

Which bus companies travel from Manchester to Leeds?

The Manchester - Leeds route is regularly operated by National Express, the UK's largest coach operator. Other competitors are not yet active on the route. So if you want to travel by bus from Manchester to Leeds, you have no real choice.

How long does the bus ride from Manchester to Leeds take?

Travellers travelling by coach from Manchester to Leeds should allow approximately 1:30 hours for the journey, as the travel time for the 1:10 or 1:25 journey is specified by the operator. The route itself is operated directly by National Express. For users of this bus connection, there are no intermediate stops and no time-consuming transfers to other buses.

How often can you travel by bus from Manchester to Leeds?

Buses connections for the Manchester - Leeds route are offered by National Express throughout the week from Monday to Sunday. The company is the only provider on the route to date, but offers travellers a very good route. During the working days the buses run every hour, only on weekends the offer is significantly reduced. But even on Sundays travelers still have three driving dates at their disposal.

Bus stations on the route Manchester - Leeds?

At which bus station does the bus depart from in Manchester? The starting point for the Manchester - Leeds bus service is at Coach Station, the central point for all Manchester bus services in UK cities. From the Coach Station it is only a few minutes to the centre of Manchester. As you are virtually in the centre of the city, travellers will also find numerous restaurants and snack bars on the spot. Of course, one can also get a snack during the trip through the on-board service. WLAN can be easily found at and around the Coach Station. An internet connection is of course also available in the coach. Here, notebooks can also be recharged during the journey using the on-board power sockets.

At which bus station does the bus arrive in Leeds? The terminus for the trip to Leeds is the coach station. This is located near the city centre, which can be reached within a few minutes by city bus. There are many restaurants, cafes and snack bars for travellers. WLAN is available at the Coach Station - as well as at various other locations in Leeds.

FAQs: Bus from Manchester to Leeds

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Popular bus stations from Manchester to Leeds

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The major bus station for departures in Manchester is Manchester, Coach Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Manchester, Coach Station for your trip from Manchester to Leeds.
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Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-22:00
Car connection
Chorlton Street
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Café at the Station (in the station)
  • Fast Food Express (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Ramps, assistance
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for Manchester, Coach Station
  • Bus: 50, 192, 201, 203, 205, 219, 255, 256 Train: Manchester Piccadilly Metro: Piccadilly Gardens
Manchester, Shudehill InterchangeWifiParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 05:00-23:30
Car connection
Shudehill
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the interchange.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
  • Bus: 42, 43, 135 Tram: Metrolink
Manchester, AirportWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
ShowerShower
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 00:00-23:59
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
2 km
Car connection
Terminal Road North
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Burger King (in the station)
  • Giraffe (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the terminal, with several companies offering services.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps, assistance
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for Manchester, Airport
  • Bus: 43, 103 Train: Manchester Airport
Manchester, Shudehill / Bradshaw Street
Manchester, Miles Platting
The major bus station for arrivals in Leeds is Leeds, Kirgate Coach Stop. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Leeds, Kirgate Coach Stop for your trip to Leeds from Manchester.
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Leeds, Great Wilson Street
Leeds, Coach Station
Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre)

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