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The cheapest and fastest trains from Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Airport
Showing times and prices for May 08
Cheapest price
$16
Average price
$20
Fastest journey
1 h 44 m
Average duration
2 h 11 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
68 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Airport 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 Airport will cost around $20 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $16.
Fast trains
Of the 5 trains that leave Leeds station (LDS) for Manchester Airport on Fri, May 08, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, May 08 the direct trains cover the 68 km distance in an average of 2 h 11 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 44 m .
On Fri, May 08 the slowest trains will take 2 h 39 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.
9:18 AM2h39Leeds station (LDS)11:57 AMManchester Airport$161One-way0 transfers- 8:42 AM2h18Leeds station (LDS)11:00 AMManchester Airport$161One-way0 transfers
- 8:18 AM2h39Leeds station (LDS)10:57 AMManchester Airport$181One-way0 transfers
- 8:17 AM2h40Leeds station (LDS)10:57 AMManchester Airport$231One-way0 transfers
8:00 AM1h44Leeds station (LDS)9:44 AMManchester Airport$281One-way0 transfers
- 8:00 AM1h44Leeds station (LDS)9:44 AMManchester Airport$281One-way0 transfers
- 2:00 PM1h57Leeds station (LDS)3:57 PMManchester Airport$341One-way0 transfers
- 8:42 AM2h18Leeds station (LDS)11:00 AMManchester Airport$161One-way0 transfers
- 9:42 AM2h18Leeds station (LDS)12:00 PMManchester Airport$281One-way0 transfers
- 9:18 AM2h39Leeds station (LDS)11:57 AMManchester Airport$161One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a train costs an average of $5.
Distance: 42 miles (68 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$23 Average price | $10 Average price Cheapest | $20 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 23m Average total duration 1h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
The cheapest way to travel from Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Airport is a bus with an average price of $10 (€8).
This is compared to other travel options from Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Airport:
A bus is $13 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Airport costing on average $23 (€19).
The fastest way to travel from Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Airport is by train with an average journey time of 1h 45m.
Other travel options to Manchester Airport take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 53m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Leeds station (LDS) and Manchester Airport including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Airport among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.
Tickets start at around $23 (€19) compared to roughly $20 (€16) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-2.97 (€-2.37). The journey takes 1h 45m versus 1h 3m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Airport trains for today, Thursday, May 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y25832 · L10921 | On time 8:13 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 2h23 | 10:36 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
| L36747+L07197 | On time 8:15 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 2h00 | 10:15 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
| L36820+Y25311 | On time 8:45 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 2h15 | 11:00 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
| G90640 · L10136 | On time 9:12 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 2h24 | 11:36 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
| L36752+L07193 | On time 9:15 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 2h00 | 11:15 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
| L36825+L11058 | On time 9:45 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 2h15 | 12:00 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
| Y25834 · Y25252 | On time 10:12 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 2h24 | 12:36 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
| L36756+L07254 | On time 10:15 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 2h00 | 12:15 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
| Y25409 · L10924 | On time 10:42 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 2h18 | 1:00 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
| L36832+L10924 | On time 10:45 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 2h15 | 1:00 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
| G90649 · Y25309 | On time 11:12 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 2h24 | 1:36 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
| L36759+L11039 | On time 11:15 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 2h00 | 1:15 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
| Y25640 · Y25260 | On time 11:42 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 2h18 | 2:00 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
| L36837+Y25260 | On time 11:45 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 2h15 | 2:00 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
| Y25835 · Y25258 | On time 12:12 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 2h24 | 2:36 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
| L36764+L07234 | On time 12:15 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 2h00 | 2:15 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
| Y25410 · Y25312 | On time 12:42 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 2h18 | 3:00 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
| L36843+Y25312 | On time 12:45 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 2h15 | 3:00 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
| G90658 · L11068 | On time 1:12 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 2h24 | 3:36 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
| L36769+L07263 | On time 1:15 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 2h00 | 3:15 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
| Y25641 · L11048 | On time 1:42 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 2h18 | 4:00 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
| L36849+L11048 | On time 1:45 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 2h15 | 4:00 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
| Y25837 · L07292 | 2:12 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 2h24 | 4:36 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
| L36772+L07200 | On time 2:15 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 2h00 | 4:15 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
| Y25411 · Y25310 | On time 2:42 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 2h18 | 5:00 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
| L36854+Y25310 | On time 2:45 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 2h15 | 5:00 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
| Y25838 · L07280 | On time 3:12 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 2h24 | 5:36 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
L36775+ L64443 | On time 3:15 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 2h03 | 5:18 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
| Y25760 · Y25089 | On time 3:42 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 2h18 | 6:00 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
| L36860+Y25089 | On time 3:45 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 2h15 | 6:00 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
| L36778+L07250 | On time 4:15 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 2h00 | 6:15 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
| L36866+L07248 | On time 4:45 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 2h15 | 7:00 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
| L36783+L07239 | On time 5:15 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 2h00 | 7:15 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
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Transpennine Express as well as Northern Rail or TransPennine Express offer trains services from Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Airport.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Airport
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Airport run on average 10 times per day, taking around 1h 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $5 (€4) if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:42, the last at 17:42. The fastest train covers the 42 miles (68 km) distance in 1h 22m.
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 42 miles (68 km) |
Average train duration 1h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $5 (€4) |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 1h 22m |
First train 5:42 AM |
Last train 5:42 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Thu |
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
Train companies: Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, TransPennine Express from Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Airport trainsTranspennine Express, Northern Rail, TransPennine Express trains will get you between Leeds station (LDS) and Manchester Airport from $5 (€4). 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 Duration
1h 22m
Cheapest Price
$19 (€15)
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 Duration
2h 18m
Cheapest Price
$5 (€4)
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
TransPennine Express
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 23m
Cheapest Price
$44 (€35)
TransPennine Express frequency
16 a day
FAQs: Trains from Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Airport 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 Manchester Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Train ticket prices from Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Airport can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $5 (€4), while the average price is around $23 (€19).
The train from Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Airport takes 1h 22m and runs 10 per day.
The first train from Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Airport leaves at 5:42 AM.
The distance by train from Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Airport is 42 miles (68 km).
The last train from Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Airport leaves at 5:42 PM.
There is no high speed train available from Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Airport.
Yes, there is a direct train from Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Airport. This service operates 3 times per day, provided by TransPennine Express.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Airport.
The cheapest way to get from Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Airport is by train, with a cost of around $5 (€4).
The train journey from Leeds to Manchester Airport offers a mix of urban and countryside views, with scenic glimpses of the Pennines, rolling hills, and quaint towns, providing a pleasant visual experience.
Yes, you can do a day trip from Leeds to Manchester Airport. The travel time is 1h 22m, and the distance is 42 miles (68 km). Trains run 10 times per day.
Yes, you can take the train from Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Airport.
Since neither Leeds station (LDS) nor Manchester Airport are in the Schengen Area, passport requirements depend on the specific immigration rules of United Kingdom and United Kingdom. Entry and visa requirements can be subject to change. For the latest information, check with your destination's embassy or consulate.
Popular day trips by train from Manchester Airport include Liverpool, Leeds, Sheffield, Manchester, Preston.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Airport among Omio's users.
Items not allowed on trains typically include hazardous materials such as explosives, flammable liquids, corrosive substances, and illegal drugs. Additionally, large or bulky items that may obstruct aisles or emergency exits, as well as pets without proper carriers, may be restricted. Specific prohibited items can vary by train operator and region, so please check the rules for your particular journey.
Yes, rail passes such as the BritRail Pass are valid on most trains within the United Kingdom, offering unlimited travel on participating train operators for a set period.
The currency used in the United Kingdom is the British Pound Sterling (GBP). For travelers, using a card is generally more convenient and widely accepted, especially in cities and for transportation tickets, though carrying some cash can be useful for small purchases or in rural areas.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Airport
Leeds
Manchester
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Lockers
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Sat: 04:45 - 23:59
- Sun: 06:45 - 22:30
Wifi
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
Lockers
- Located on the main concourse. Services provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00.
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Dining
- Bagel Factory
- Caffè Nero
- KFC
- Leon
- McDonald's
- The Pasty Shop
- Starbucks
- Pret a Manger
- JD Wetherspoon
- Delice de France
Taxis
- Taxi: Taxi rank outside New Station Street entrance near the bus interchange.
- Accessible taxis: Taxi rank outside New Station Street entrance near the bus interchange.
Accessibility
- There are elevators or level access to all platforms in the whole station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
WC
- Toilets Location: Baby changing facilities are located in the accessible toilet on platform 12 on the South Concourse
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Hotel
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Leeds City Center
- The Queens Hotel
- Leeds Marriott Hotel
Ticket Office
- Mon - Sat: 04:45 - 23:59
- Sun: 06:45 - 22:30
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Platform 0 / 1 Platform 6 / 8 behind the lift Platform 12 / 15 Short stay car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Located on the North Concourse near the Wellington Street entrance. Open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Public transit options for Leeds
- Bus lines: 1, 16, 201, 229, 34, 5, 60, A1
- Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express
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