Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) train with Transpennine Express

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Sep 20

Cheapest price on Sep 20

$14

Average ticket price on Sep 20

$24

Fastest journey on Sep 20

1 h 6 m

Average journey duration on Sep 20

1 h 8 m

Trains on Sep 20

10

Distance

58 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) 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 Oxford Road (MCO) will cost around $24 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $14.

Fast trains

On Sun, Sep 20, we found 10 trains from Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO), including 10 direct services.

On Sun, Sep 20 the direct trains cover the 58 km distance in an average of 1 h 8 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 6 m .

On Sun, Sep 20 the slowest trains 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.

  • Transpennine ExpressG16005
    5:45 PM1h10
    Leeds station (LDS)
    6:55 PMManchester Oxford Road (MCO)
    $141One-way
    0 transfers
  • Transpennine ExpressG16010
    4:44 PM1h11
    Leeds station (LDS)
    5:55 PMManchester Oxford Road (MCO)
    $201One-way
    0 transfers
  • Transpennine ExpressC24815
    8:45 AM1h12
    Leeds station (LDS)
    9:57 AMManchester Oxford Road (MCO)
    $231One-way
    0 transfers
  • Transpennine ExpressG16021
    3:45 PM1h06
    Leeds station (LDS)
    4:51 PMManchester Oxford Road (MCO)
    $231One-way
    0 transfers
  • Transpennine ExpressC03163
    11:45 AM1h11
    Leeds station (LDS)
    12:56 PMManchester Oxford Road (MCO)
    $261One-way
    0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) 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 44m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, while a train costs an average of $31.

Distance: 36 miles (58 km)

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Driving

$31

Average price

$11

Average price

Cheapest

$17

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

1h 44m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 14m

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30m

Additional time*

1h 44m

Average total duration

1h 14m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 15m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

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National Express

Most popular bus company

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Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) is a bus with an average price of $11.

This is compared to other travel options from Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO):

A bus is $20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) costing on average $31.

The fastest way to travel from Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) is by train with an average journey time of 1h 14m.

Other travel options to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 14m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Leeds station (LDS) and Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 1m sooner (1h 14m by train vs 1h 15m by car). Tickets start at around $31 compared to roughly $17 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.

Direct services run with Transpennine Express.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.

Live departures

Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) train times

The table below shows live departures for Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) trains for today, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
Transpennine ExpressG15956 · N60916
On time
8:15 AM Leeds station (LDS)
1h30
9:45 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
1 transfer
Transpennine ExpressG16014+Northern RailP24167 · L89252
On time
8:30 AM Leeds station (LDS)
1h46
10:16 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
2 transfers
Northern RailG89084 · P28647 · G89836
On time
8:42 AM Leeds station (LDS)
1h59
10:41 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
2 transfers
Transpennine ExpressG15894+Northern RailG89836 · P28647
On time
8:45 AM Leeds station (LDS)
1h56
10:41 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
2 transfers
Transpennine ExpressG16067 · N60915
On time
9:14 AM Leeds station (LDS)
1h31
10:45 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
1 transfer
Transpennine ExpressG16011+Northern RailL89255 · P24171
On time
9:30 AM Leeds station (LDS)
1h45
11:15 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
2 transfers
Transpennine ExpressG15916+Northern RailP24179 · L89261
On time
11:30 AM Leeds station (LDS)
1h45
1:15 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
2 transfers
Northern RailG89095 · P28683 · G89857
On time
11:42 AM Leeds station (LDS)
1h59
1:41 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
2 transfers
Transpennine ExpressC03162 · N60929
On time
11:45 AM Leeds station (LDS)
2h15
2:00 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
1 transfer
Transpennine ExpressC03162+Northern RailP28683 · G89857
On time
11:45 AM Leeds station (LDS)
1h56
1:41 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
2 transfers
Northern RailC31733 · P24062 · G89861
On time
12:12 PM Leeds station (LDS)
1h59
2:11 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
2 transfers
Northern RailC31733+Transpennine ExpressN60933+Northern RailG89607
On time
12:12 PM Leeds station (LDS)
1h52
2:04 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
2 transfers
Transpennine ExpressG16081 · N60933+Northern RailG89607
On time
12:15 PM Leeds station (LDS)
1h49
2:04 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
2 transfers
Transpennine ExpressG16081+Northern RailG89861 · L89703
On time
12:15 PM Leeds station (LDS)
1h56
2:11 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
2 transfers
Transpennine ExpressG15911+Northern RailP24181 · L89264
On time
12:30 PM Leeds station (LDS)
1h45
2:15 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
2 transfers

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  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited or TransPennine Express to find the best option for your trip from Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO).
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Journey information

Overview: Train from Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)

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Trains from Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $14 but you can travel from only $5 by bus.

There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:12, the last at 07:17. The fastest train covers the 36 miles (58 km) distance in 51m.

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
Bus from $5
Distance
36 miles (58 km)
Average train duration
1h 14m
Cheapest ticket price
$14
Trains per day
8
Direct trains
2
Fastest train
51m
First train
6:12 AM
Last train
7:17 AM
Cheapest Month
Oct
Cheapest Day
Sat
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Sat
Least Busy Day
Sun
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
Bus from $5

Train companies: Transpennine Express, Northern Rail from Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) trainsTranspennine Express, Northern Rail trains will get you between Leeds station (LDS) and Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) from $5. 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
51m
Cheapest Transpennine Express Price
$14
Transpennine Express frequency
5 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
1h 19m
Cheapest Northern Rail Price
$17
Northern Rail frequency
1 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

FAQs: Trains from Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) 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 Oxford Road (MCO), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Train ticket prices from Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $14, while the average price is around $31.
The train from Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) takes 51m and runs 8 per day.
The distance by train from Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) is 36 miles (58 km).
The first train from Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) leaves at 6:12 AM.
The last train from Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) leaves at 7:17 AM.
There is no high speed train available from Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO).
Yes, there is a direct train from Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO). This service operates 2 times per day, provided by Transpennine Express, TransPennine Express.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO).
The cheapest way to get from Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) is by bus, with a cost of around $5.
The train journey from Leeds to Manchester Oxford Road offers a mix of urban and countryside views, including glimpses of the Pennines, providing a moderately scenic experience.
Yes, you can do a day trip from Leeds to Manchester Oxford Road. The journey takes 51m and the distance is 36 miles (58 km). Trains run frequently, with a total of 8 trips per day.
Yes, you can take the train from Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO).
Since neither Leeds station (LDS) nor Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) 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 Oxford Road (MCO) include Bolton, Preston, Irlam, Warrington, Sheffield.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) 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 Oxford Road (MCO)

Most Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) trains use the Leeds to Manchester Victoria station pair. Use this guide to compare Leeds station (LDS) and Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Leeds
Arrival train stations in Manchester
LeedsNew Station St, Leeds LS1 4DY, United Kingdom+44 3457114141WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Leeds from Leeds city centre

Bus lines1, 16, 201, 229, 34, 5, 60, A1
Train linesNorthern, TransPennine Express

Leeds train station facilities and services

Leeds has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food options include: Bagel Factory, Caffè Nero, KFC, Leon, McDonald's, The Pasty Shop, Starbucks, Pret a Manger, JD Wetherspoon, Delice de France

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located in the West Footbridge and South Concourse.

Tickets and information

The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:45 - 23:59, Sun: 06:45 - 22:30. Information desks are located on the North Concourse near the Wellington Street entrance. Open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is located on the main concourse. Services provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Leeds: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Leeds: Bike Parking, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Leeds: There are elevators or level access to all platforms in the whole station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Leeds City Center, The Queens Hotel, Leeds Marriott Hotel.

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