MANCHESTER to LEEDS train from $3 with Transpennine Express

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester to Leeds

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 13 Nov

Cheapest price on 13 Nov: $11
Average ticket price on 13 Nov: $25
Fastest journey on 13 Nov: 47 m
Average journey duration on 13 Nov: 48 m
Trains on 13 Nov: 131
Distance: 57 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Manchester to Leeds will cost around $25 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only $11.

Fast trains

On Fri, 13 Nov, we found 131 trains from Manchester to Leeds, including 131 direct services.

These direct trains cover the 57 km distance in an average of 48 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 47 m .

The slowest trains will take 48 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.

L89279
6:36 PM 1h28
Manchester Victoria (MCV)
8:04 PM
Leeds station (LDS)
$11
1 One-way
0 changes
G89133
5:21 PM 1h21
Manchester Victoria (MCV)
6:42 PM
Leeds station (LDS)
$13
1 One-way
0 changes
L89276
5:36 PM 1h28
Manchester Victoria (MCV)
7:04 PM
Leeds station (LDS)
$13
1 One-way
0 changes
G89247
6:57 PM 1h18
Manchester Victoria (MCV)
8:15 PM
Leeds station (LDS)
$13
1 One-way
0 changes
G89199
8:57 AM 1h16
Manchester Victoria (MCV)
10:13 AM
Leeds station (LDS)
$14
1 One-way
0 changes

Journey information

Overview: Train from Manchester to Leeds

United Kingdom

Trains from Manchester to Leeds run on average 70 times per day, taking around 1h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $3 if you book in advance.

There are 69 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 57 km distance in 43m.

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

Distance

57 km

Average train duration

1h 10m

Cheapest ticket price

Trains per day

Direct trains

Fastest train

43m

First train

12:01 AM

Last train

11:58 PM

Cheapest Month

Apr

Cheapest Day

Sat

High Season

Jul - Sept

Low Season

Jan - Mar

Busiest Day

Tue

Least Busy Day

Sun

Best time to book

63 days

Price information

Live departures

Manchester to Leeds train times

The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Leeds trains for today, Thursday, 12 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
G15932	Delayed 5:30 AM 5:30 AMManchester Victoria (MCV)	0h51	6:21 AM Leeds station (LDS)	0 changesdirect
G89210	On time 10:57 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV)	1h15	12:12 PM Leeds station (LDS)	0 changesdirect
G15862	11:00 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV)	0h48	11:48 AM Leeds station (LDS)	0 changesdirect
C24597	On time 11:15 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV)	0h55	12:10 PM Leeds station (LDS)	0 changesdirect
G89118	11:21 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV)	1h26	12:47 PM Leeds station (LDS)	0 changesdirect
W84800	11:30 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV)	0h52	12:22 PM Leeds station (LDS)	0 changesdirect
L89256	On time 11:35 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV)	1h29	1:04 PM Leeds station (LDS)	0 changesdirect
G16307	11:45 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV)	0h55	12:40 PM Leeds station (LDS)	0 changesdirect
G89215	On time 11:57 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV)	1h25	1:22 PM Leeds station (LDS)	0 changesdirect
C24904	On time 12:00 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)	0h48	12:48 PM Leeds station (LDS)	0 changesdirect
G16000	12:15 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)	0h55	1:10 PM Leeds station (LDS)	0 changesdirect
G89120	12:21 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)	1h25	1:46 PM Leeds station (LDS)	0 changesdirect
W84807	12:30 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)	0h52	1:22 PM Leeds station (LDS)	0 changesdirect
L89259	On time 12:35 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)	1h29	2:04 PM Leeds station (LDS)	0 changesdirect
G16314	12:45 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)	0h56	1:41 PM Leeds station (LDS)	0 changesdirect
G89219	On time 12:57 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)	1h17	2:14 PM Leeds station (LDS)	0 changesdirect
C24909	On time 1:00 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)	0h48	1:48 PM Leeds station (LDS)	0 changesdirect
C24608	1:15 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)	0h55	2:10 PM Leeds station (LDS)	0 changesdirect
G89122	1:21 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)	1h26	2:47 PM Leeds station (LDS)	0 changesdirect
W84813	On time 1:30 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)	0h52	2:22 PM Leeds station (LDS)	0 changesdirect
L89262	1:36 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)	1h26	3:02 PM Leeds station (LDS)	0 changesdirect
P00053	On time 1:45 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)	0h54	2:39 PM Leeds station (LDS)	0 changesdirect
G89223	On time 1:57 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)	1h21	3:18 PM Leeds station (LDS)	0 changesdirect
G15955	2:00 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)	0h48	2:48 PM Leeds station (LDS)	0 changesdirect
G16023	2:15 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)	0h55	3:10 PM Leeds station (LDS)	0 changesdirect
G89124	2:21 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)	1h26	3:47 PM Leeds station (LDS)	0 changesdirect
W84818	On time 2:30 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)	0h52	3:22 PM Leeds station (LDS)	0 changesdirect
L89265	2:36 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)	1h28	4:04 PM Leeds station (LDS)	0 changesdirect
G15868	2:45 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)	0h54	3:39 PM Leeds station (LDS)	0 changesdirect
G89227	On time 2:54 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)	1h23	4:17 PM Leeds station (LDS)	0 changesdirect
G15953	3:00 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)	0h48	3:48 PM Leeds station (LDS)	0 changesdirect
C24619	3:15 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)	0h55	4:10 PM Leeds station (LDS)	0 changesdirect
G89127	3:21 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)	1h20	4:41 PM Leeds station (LDS)	0 changesdirect
W84825	3:30 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)	0h52	4:22 PM Leeds station (LDS)	0 changesdirect
W85294	On time 3:30 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)	1h04	4:34 PM Leeds station (LDS)	0 changesdirect
L89269	3:36 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)	1h28	5:04 PM Leeds station (LDS)	0 changesdirect
C24526	3:45 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)	0h56	4:41 PM Leeds station (LDS)	0 changesdirect
G89232	3:57 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)	1h25	5:22 PM Leeds station (LDS)	0 changesdirect
G15950	4:00 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)	0h48	4:48 PM Leeds station (LDS)	0 changesdirect
G16020	4:15 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)	0h55	5:10 PM Leeds station (LDS)	0 changesdirect
G89130	4:21 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)	1h21	5:42 PM Leeds station (LDS)	0 changesdirect
W85303	4:30 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)	1h03	5:33 PM Leeds station (LDS)	0 changesdirect
W84830	4:30 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)	0h52	5:22 PM Leeds station (LDS)	0 changesdirect
L89272	4:36 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)	1h28	6:04 PM Leeds station (LDS)	0 changesdirect
G89237	4:57 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)	1h20	6:17 PM Leeds station (LDS)	0 changesdirect
G15948	On time 5:00 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)	0h47	5:47 PM Leeds station (LDS)	0 changesdirect
C24631	On time 5:15 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)	0h56	6:11 PM Leeds station (LDS)	0 changesdirect
G89133	5:21 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)	1h21	6:42 PM Leeds station (LDS)	0 changesdirect
G16244	5:30 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)	1h02	6:32 PM Leeds station (LDS)	0 changesdirect
W84837	5:30 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)	0h52	6:22 PM Leeds station (LDS)	0 changesdirect
L89276	5:36 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)	1h28	7:04 PM Leeds station (LDS)	0 changesdirect
C24538	On time 5:45 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)	0h54	6:39 PM Leeds station (LDS)	0 changesdirect
G89241	5:57 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)	1h22	7:19 PM Leeds station (LDS)	0 changesdirect
C24924	6:00 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)	0h49	6:49 PM Leeds station (LDS)	0 changesdirect
C24637	On time 6:15 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)	0h55	7:10 PM Leeds station (LDS)	0 changesdirect
G89136	6:21 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)	1h21	7:42 PM Leeds station (LDS)	0 changesdirect
W84843	6:30 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)	0h52	7:22 PM Leeds station (LDS)	0 changesdirect
W85320	On time 6:30 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)	1h03	7:33 PM Leeds station (LDS)	0 changesdirect
L89279	6:36 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)	1h28	8:04 PM Leeds station (LDS)	0 changesdirect
G16317	6:45 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)	0h53	7:38 PM Leeds station (LDS)	0 changesdirect
G89247	6:57 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)	1h18	8:15 PM Leeds station (LDS)	0 changesdirect
G15988	7:00 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)	0h49	7:49 PM Leeds station (LDS)	0 changesdirect
G16016	7:15 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)	0h55	8:10 PM Leeds station (LDS)	0 changesdirect
G89138	7:21 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)	1h27	8:48 PM Leeds station (LDS)	0 changesdirect
C24432	7:30 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)	0h52	8:22 PM Leeds station (LDS)	0 changesdirect
L89282	7:36 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)	1h29	9:05 PM Leeds station (LDS)	0 changesdirect
G16319	7:45 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)	0h54	8:39 PM Leeds station (LDS)	0 changesdirect
G89251	7:57 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)	1h16	9:13 PM Leeds station (LDS)	0 changesdirect
C24929	8:00 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)	0h48	8:48 PM Leeds station (LDS)	0 changesdirect
G16001	8:15 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)	0h55	9:10 PM Leeds station (LDS)	0 changesdirect
G89140	8:21 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)	1h21	9:42 PM Leeds station (LDS)	0 changesdirect
C24376	On time 8:30 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)	0h50	9:20 PM Leeds station (LDS)	0 changesdirect
L89286	8:36 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)	1h30	10:06 PM Leeds station (LDS)	0 changesdirect
C24836	8:45 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)	0h57	9:42 PM Leeds station (LDS)	0 changesdirect
G89255	8:57 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)	1h18	10:15 PM Leeds station (LDS)	0 changesdirect
G15901	9:00 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)	1h09	10:09 PM Leeds station (LDS)	0 changesdirect
G15949	On time 9:15 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)	0h59	10:14 PM Leeds station (LDS)	0 changesdirect
G89143	9:21 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)	1h21	10:42 PM Leeds station (LDS)	0 changesdirect
L89290	9:36 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)	1h22	10:58 PM Leeds station (LDS)	0 changesdirect
C24937	On time 9:45 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)	0h54	10:39 PM Leeds station (LDS)	0 changesdirect
G89259	9:57 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)	1h18	11:15 PM Leeds station (LDS)	0 changesdirect
C24655	On time 10:15 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)	0h55	11:10 PM Leeds station (LDS)	0 changesdirect
L89382	10:28 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)	1h21	11:49 PM Leeds station (LDS)	0 changesdirect
G16196	On time 10:30 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)	1h13	11:43 PM Leeds station (LDS)	0 changesdirect
G89265	10:57 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)	1h18	12:15 AM Leeds station (LDS)	0 changesdirect
C24659	On time 11:15 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)	1h07	12:22 AM Leeds station (LDS)	0 changesdirect
G89146	11:21 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)	1h22	12:43 AM Leeds station (LDS)	0 changesdirect
G16004	11:59 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)	1h21	1:20 AM Leeds station (LDS)	0 changesdirect
Friday, 13 November
G16004	12:15 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV)	1h05	1:20 AM Leeds station (LDS)	0 changesdirect
C24994	On time 1:12 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV)	0h55	2:07 AM Leeds station (LDS)	0 changesdirect
G15885	On time 2:52 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV)	1h20	4:12 AM Leeds station (LDS)	0 changesdirect
C24464	4:30 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV)	1h20	5:50 AM Leeds station (LDS)	0 changesdirect
G15887	5:00 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV)	1h12	6:12 AM Leeds station (LDS)	0 changesdirect
G15932	5:30 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV)	0h51	6:21 AM Leeds station (LDS)	0 changesdirect
G15876	5:35 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)	1h00	6:35 AM Leeds station (LDS)	0 changesdirect
G89184	5:51 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV)	1h35	7:26 AM Leeds station (LDS)	0 changesdirect
G15989	6:00 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV)	0h47	6:47 AM Leeds station (LDS)	0 changesdirect
C24567	6:15 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV)	0h58	7:13 AM Leeds station (LDS)	0 changesdirect
W85238	6:27 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)	1h07	7:34 AM Leeds station (LDS)	0 changesdirect
G89274	6:30 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV)	1h28	7:58 AM Leeds station (LDS)	0 changesdirect
C24388	6:30 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV)	0h52	7:22 AM Leeds station (LDS)	0 changesdirect
L89237	6:36 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV)	1h28	8:04 AM Leeds station (LDS)	0 changesdirect
G16311	6:45 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV)	0h56	7:41 AM Leeds station (LDS)	0 changesdirect
G89189	6:56 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV)	1h19	8:15 AM Leeds station (LDS)	0 changesdirect
G15866	7:00 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV)	0h49	7:49 AM Leeds station (LDS)	0 changesdirect
G15888	7:15 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV)	0h56	8:11 AM Leeds station (LDS)	0 changesdirect
G89109	7:21 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV)	1h21	8:42 AM Leeds station (LDS)	0 changesdirect
W84776	7:30 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV)	0h51	8:21 AM Leeds station (LDS)	0 changesdirect
W85242	7:30 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)	1h01	8:31 AM Leeds station (LDS)	0 changesdirect
G16356	7:45 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV)	0h55	8:40 AM Leeds station (LDS)	0 changesdirect
C24892	8:00 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV)	0h49	8:49 AM Leeds station (LDS)	0 changesdirect
G15897	8:15 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV)	0h55	9:10 AM Leeds station (LDS)	0 changesdirect
G89110	8:21 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV)	1h26	9:47 AM Leeds station (LDS)	0 changesdirect
W85249	8:30 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)	1h01	9:31 AM Leeds station (LDS)	0 changesdirect
C24396	8:30 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV)	0h53	9:23 AM Leeds station (LDS)	0 changesdirect
L89246	8:36 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV)	1h28	10:04 AM Leeds station (LDS)	0 changesdirect
G15879	8:45 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV)	0h55	9:40 AM Leeds station (LDS)	0 changesdirect
G89199	8:57 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV)	1h16	10:13 AM Leeds station (LDS)	0 changesdirect
C24895	9:00 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV)	0h48	9:48 AM Leeds station (LDS)	0 changesdirect
G15896	9:15 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV)	0h55	10:10 AM Leeds station (LDS)	0 changesdirect
G89113	9:21 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV)	1h26	10:47 AM Leeds station (LDS)	0 changesdirect
W84790	9:30 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV)	0h52	10:22 AM Leeds station (LDS)	0 changesdirect
L89250	9:36 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV)	1h28	11:04 AM Leeds station (LDS)	0 changesdirect
P00051	9:45 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV)	0h56	10:41 AM Leeds station (LDS)	0 changesdirect
G89204	9:57 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV)	1h19	11:16 AM Leeds station (LDS)	0 changesdirect
G15861	10:00 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV)	0h50	10:50 AM Leeds station (LDS)	0 changesdirect
C24590	10:15 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV)	0h55	11:10 AM Leeds station (LDS)	0 changesdirect
G89116	10:21 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV)	1h26	11:47 AM Leeds station (LDS)	0 changesdirect
W84795	10:30 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV)	0h51	11:21 AM Leeds station (LDS)	0 changesdirect
L89253	10:36 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV)	1h28	12:04 PM Leeds station (LDS)	0 changesdirect
C24495	10:45 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV)	0h55	11:40 AM Leeds station (LDS)	0 changesdirect
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Why should you book Manchester to Leeds trains with Omio?

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Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Transpennine Express, but also compare tickets for the likes of Northern Rail to find the best option for your trip from Manchester to Leeds.
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Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Northern Rail to find the best option for your trip from Manchester to Leeds.
Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from Manchester to Leeds.

How far in advance should I book train tickets from Manchester to Leeds?

The best time to book your train from Manchester to Leeds is 56 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Manchester to Leeds route.

Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Manchester to Leeds per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Manchester to Leeds.

Trains

from $6

Coaches

from $6

Train companies: Transpennine Express, Northern Rail from Manchester to Leeds trainsTranspennine Express, Northern Rail trains will get you between Manchester and Leeds from $3. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Transpennine Express

About

Transpennine Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from Manchester and Liverpool to Scotland, the North East and Yorkshire. It offers a range of services, including express, regional and local trains. Express trains are the fastest, with journey times of up to three hours. Regional trains are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Local trains are the slowest, but offer the most stops. Transpennine Express offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, group and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Transpennine Express are Manchester to Edinburgh, Liverpool to Leeds and Manchester to York. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average Transpennine Express Duration

43m

Cheapest Transpennine Express Price

$10

Transpennine Express frequency

44 a day

Luggage included

2 large items and 1 small hand luggage included

Luggage storage

Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats

Cancellation Policy

Refund policies apply as per ticket type

Refund

Full refund if service is cancelled

Amenities on board the train

Wifi

Food sold onboard

Trolley service with drinks and snacks, plus a small selection of hot and cold food items

Seat reservation

Seat reservations are free of charge and recommended for busy routes

Toilets

USB plugs

Accessibility

Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance booking service

Pets

Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger

Quiet zone

Northern Rail

About

Northern Trains is a publicly owned train operating company in the United Kingdom, headquartered in York. It runs local and commuter services across the north of England, connecting regions including the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire, and the Humber coastline. As part of the National Rail network, Northern operates under a coordinated fare and ticketing system alongside other UK train companies.Ticket types include Advance, Off-Peak, Anytime Day, single, return, and season tickets, with only one class option available: Standard. Onboard amenities may include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and refreshments on select services. Popular routes include connections between major northern cities such as Manchester, Liverpool, and Leeds.

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average Northern Rail Duration

57m

Cheapest Northern Rail Price

Northern Rail frequency

30 a day

Luggage included

2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage

Luggage storage

Overhead racks, luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats

Cancellation Policy

See refund policy for ticket types

Refund

Full refund if service canceled

Amenities on board the train

Wifi

Food sold onboard

Trolley service on most services with drinks and snacks. Some stations have cafes and shops

Seat reservation

Seat reservations available but not mandatory. Free of charge when booking advance tickets

Toilets

USB plugs

Accessibility

Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, passenger assistance service available

Pets

Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger

Quiet zone

Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Manchester and Leeds

Review the details behind your booking, from operators and ticket rules to luggage, onboard amenities, accessibility, and route-specific travel policies.

When taking a train from Manchester to Leeds, you can count on Transpennine Express, Northern Rail for the best way to get you to Leeds. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between Manchester and Leeds and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

FAQs: Manchester to Leeds train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to Leeds by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Leeds, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Cheap train tickets from Manchester to Leeds can start from as little as $3 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Manchester to Leeds is $20; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by train from Manchester to Leeds is 43m to travel the 57 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.

The earliest train from Manchester to Leeds leaves at 12:01 am. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The latest train from Manchester to Leeds leaves at 11:58 pm.

Yes, there are 69 direct trains a day from Manchester to Leeds with Transpennine Express, Northern Rail. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.

Yes, there are multiple high-speed train options for your journey from Manchester to Leeds. You can choose between Transpennine Express. Transpennine Express trains take around 43m

A day trip to Leeds from Manchester is worth doing with a journey time of 43m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Manchester and Leeds including taking a coach and train.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Manchester and Leeds

Most Manchester to Leeds trains use the Manchester Victoria to Leeds station pair, with some services arriving at Burley Park. Use this guide to compare Manchester and Leeds train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Manchester

Arrival train stations in Leeds

Which Manchester station do trains to Leeds leave from?

Trains from Manchester to Leeds leave from Manchester Victoria. The station is 1 km from Manchester city centre at Manchester Victoria station, Station Approach, Todd Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M3 1WY.

Manchester VictoriaManchester Victoria station, Station Approach, Todd Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M3 1WY Parking

City-centre transport

Getting to Manchester Victoria from Manchester city centre

TrainManchester Airport - Redcar Central, Manchester Airport - Saltburn, Manchester Airport - York, Manchester Piccadilly - York, Manchester Piccadilly - Redcar Central, Manchester Airport - Darlington, Manchester Airport - Sheffield, Liverpool Lime Street - Manchester Victoria, Manchester Airport - Scarborough, Manchester Airport - Hull, Manchester Airport - Huddersfield, Manchester Airport - Middlesbrough, Manchester Airport - Liverpool Lime Street, Manchester Airport - Leeds, Manchester Airport - Manchester Victoria · 10m · $2 · every ~3 min

Bus41, 135 · 5m · $3 · every ~32 min

T1 · 10m

X43 · 29m · every ~1 min

TramBlue Line, Navy Line, Green Line, Yellow Line · 5m · $3 · every ~23 min

Manchester Victoria train station facilities and services

Manchester Victoria has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at Manchester Victoria.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Manchester Victoria.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Manchester Victoria: Parking, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Manchester Victoria: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Victoria: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - Step free access around the whole station via use of lifts between platforms 3-6, connection with Manchester Metrolink using ramps, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards Located near the ticket office, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.

Manchester AirportManchester Airport station, Malaga Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M90 3RR Wifi

City-centre transport

Getting to Manchester Airport from Manchester city centre

Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainLiverpool Lime Street - Manchester Airport, Manchester Piccadilly - Crewe, Blackpool North - Manchester Airport, Barrow-in-Furness - Manchester Airport, Windermere - Manchester Airport, Manchester Piccadilly - Wilmslow, Manchester Piccadilly - Manchester Airport, Millom - Manchester Airport, Lancaster - Manchester Airport, Manchester Oxford Road - Manchester Airport, Corkickle - Manchester Airport, Preston - Manchester Airport · 17m · $6 · every ~9 min

BusUk980, Uk076, Uk074, Uk072, Ukn23 · 30m · $2 · every ~2 min

43, 103 · 1h 2m · $3 · every ~29 min

43, 103 · 1h 6m · $3 · every ~29 min

TramNavy Line · 51m · $5 · every ~16 min

Navy Line · 54m · $5 · every ~8 min

Manchester Airport train station facilities and services

Manchester Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.