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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Cheapest price
$19
Average price
$27
Fastest journey
1 h 2 m
Average duration
1 h 3 m
Trains per day
31
Distance
57 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 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 Piccadilly (MAN) will cost around $27 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $19.
Of the 31 trains that leave Leeds station (LDS) for Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) on Wed, Aug 26, 14 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 26 the direct trains cover the 57 km distance in an average of 1 h 3 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 2 m .
On Wed, Aug 26 the slowest trains will take 1 h 4 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.
C24975 · C247456:30 PM1h07Leeds station (LDS)7:37 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$191One-way1 transfer- C24965 · C247263:30 PM1h07Leeds station (LDS)4:37 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$191One-way1 transfer
- C24980 · C247598:30 PM1h09Leeds station (LDS)9:39 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$191One-way1 transfer
- C24952 · C2469610:30 AM1h07Leeds station (LDS)11:37 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$191One-way1 transfer
- C248265:45 AM1h04Leeds station (LDS)6:49 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$191One-way0 transfers
- C246776:08 AM1h02Leeds station (LDS)7:10 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$271One-way0 transfers
- W853106:08 PM1h02Leeds station (LDS)7:10 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$301One-way0 transfers
- W852418:06 AM1h02Leeds station (LDS)9:08 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$281One-way0 transfers
- W852924:07 PM1h03Leeds station (LDS)5:10 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$281One-way0 transfers
- G161417:06 AM1h04Leeds station (LDS)8:10 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$301One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $5, and a train costs an average of $6.
Distance: 35 miles (57 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$26 Average price | $11 Average price Cheapest | $16 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 47m Average total duration 1h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 10m 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 |
This is compared to other travel options from Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN):
A bus is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) costing on average $26 (€21).
Other travel options to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 17m.
Tickets start at around $26 (€21) compared to roughly $16 (€13) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-10.37 (€-8.36). The journey takes 1h 10m versus 1h 10m 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 Piccadilly (MAN) train times
The table below shows live departures for Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trains for today, Tuesday, August 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C24954 · C24701 | On time 11:30 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h07 | 12:37 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| C24587 | On time 11:45 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h04 | 12:49 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G15907 · C24708 | On time 12:30 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h07 | 1:37 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| C24593 | On time 12:45 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h04 | 1:49 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G15922 · G15818 | On time 1:30 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h07 | 2:37 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| C03172 | On time 1:45 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h04 | 2:49 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G15900 · G15839 | On time 2:30 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h07 | 3:37 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| C24605 | 2:45 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h04 | 3:49 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C24965 · C24726 | 3:30 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h07 | 4:37 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| C24610 | On time 3:45 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h04 | 4:49 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W85292 | On time 4:07 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h03 | 5:10 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C24969 · C24732 | On time 4:30 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h09 | 5:39 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| C03182 | On time 4:45 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h04 | 5:49 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W85301 | On time 5:05 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h05 | 6:10 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C24972 · G15853 | On time 5:30 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h09 | 6:39 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| C24623 | On time 5:45 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h04 | 6:49 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W85310 | On time 6:08 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h02 | 7:10 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C24975 · C24745 | On time 6:30 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h07 | 7:37 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| C03192 | On time 6:45 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h04 | 7:49 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W85319 | On time 7:05 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h05 | 8:10 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C24979 · G15847 | On time 7:30 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h07 | 8:37 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| G16022 | On time 7:45 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h04 | 8:49 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C24980 · C24759 | On time 8:30 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h09 | 9:39 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| C24641 | 8:45 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h04 | 9:49 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
 L89498+C24763 | On time 8:47 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h53 | 10:40 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| L89498+C24763 | On time 8:47 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h53 | 10:40 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| G89806+C24763 | On time 9:04 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h36 | 10:40 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| G15832 | 9:45 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h13 | 10:58 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G15940 | On time 10:15 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h05 | 11:20 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, August 26 | |||||
| C24826 | 5:45 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h04 | 6:49 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C24677 | 6:08 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h02 | 7:10 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G16008 · C24679 | 6:30 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h07 | 7:37 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| G15889 | 6:45 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h04 | 7:49 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G16141 | 7:06 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h04 | 8:10 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G16018 · C24609 | 7:30 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h07 | 8:37 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| W85241 | 8:06 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h02 | 9:08 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C24945 · C24686 | 8:30 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h07 | 9:37 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| G15894 | 8:45 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h04 | 9:49 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W85248 | 9:05 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h05 | 10:10 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G16013 · C24691 | 9:30 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h07 | 10:37 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| C24952 · C24696 | 10:30 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h07 | 11:37 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
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Trains from Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) run on average 11 times per day, taking around 1h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $6 (€5) but you can travel from only $5 (€4) by bus.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:18, the last at 22:48. The fastest train covers the 35 miles (57 km) distance in 48m.
Distance 35 miles (57 km) |
Average train duration 1h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€5) |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 48m |
First train 2:18 AM |
Last train 10:48 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Train companies: Transpennine Express, Northern Rail from Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trainsTranspennine Express, Northern Rail trains will get you between Leeds station (LDS) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) from $5 (€4). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 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 Piccadilly (MAN), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Popular train stations from Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Most Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trains use the Leeds to Manchester Victoria station pair. Use this guide to compare Leeds station (LDS) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Leeds from Leeds city centre
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.
Getting to Manchester Piccadilly from Manchester city centre
Manchester Piccadilly train station facilities and services
Manchester Piccadilly has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Carluccio’s, Hotel Chocolat, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Costa Coffee, Pret a Manger, Upper Crust, McDonald's, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi. ATMs are there are ATM machines on the main concourse, Platform 10 and on the mezzanine level.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30, Sun: 07:00 - 22:30. Information desks are located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Piccadilly: There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly, Premier Inn Manchester City, Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly.
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