Cheapest
Average
The best way to find a cheap fare is to book your ticket as far in advance as you can and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
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Fastest Journey
53 m
Average
1 h 10 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
57 km
Of the 6 trains that leave Leeds for Manchester every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
Distance | 35 miles (57 km) | |
Average train duration | 1 h 15 min | |
Average train ticket price | $10 (€9) | |
Train frequency | 25 a day | |
Direct train | Yes, there are 25 direct trains a day | |
Train companies | Transpennine Express or Northern Rail |
Trains from Leeds to Manchester cover the 35 miles (57 km) long journey taking on average 1 h 15 min with our travel partners like Transpennine Express or Northern Rail. Normally, there are 25 trains operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this route for as low as $8 (€7), but the average price of train tickets is $10 (€9). Travelers depart most frequently from Leeds Railway Station and arrive in Manchester Piccadilly.
Trains from Leeds to Manchester are operated by Transpennine, with a direct journey time of around one hour. The first departure of the day leaves in the early hours of the morning, with the last train departing just before midnight. For much of the day, there are six trains an hour, arriving at either Manchester Piccadilly or Victoria Stations. The same service operates seven days a week, including Sundays.
Return journeys for trains from Manchester to Leeds are also available.
Leeds Central station is modern railway station located next to City Square in the centre of the city. First Leeds operates one of the most efficient bus systems in the country, with routes across the city, to the university campuses, the airport, and surrounding areas. The night buses operated by First Bus are supplemented on Friday and Saturday nights by extra routes provided by the universities. Taxis are available at the railway station entrance.
Manchester is the second most visited city in England after London and has historical roots going back to the Roman occupation. The city grew rapidly during periods of industrial expansion in the 18th and 19th centuries, evidence of which is seen in much of the city's architecture. As well as history, Manchester has a vibrant cultural and nightlife and plays a big part in the UK's music scene.
Trains from Leeds arrive at both of Manchester's main railway stations, Victoria to the North and Piccadilly to the South. Piccadilly is located ten minutes walk from the Arndale Centre while Victoria Station is close to Manchester Cathedral. Both stations are well served by buses, trams and taxis and First Bus operates a frequent night bus service throughout the week.
Some of the Leeds train stations to Manchester you can start your journey from include Leeds Railway Station and Leeds Fest Bus. Similarly, some of the arrival train stations in Manchester include Manchester Piccadilly, Manchester Airport and Manchester Victoria.
When traveling this route, Omio customers are departing most frequently from Leeds Railway Station and arriving in Manchester Piccadilly.
The most popular departure train station with passengers for this trip, called Leeds Railway Station, is located 1.2 miles (2 km) from the city center of Leeds.
The most popular arrival train station, Manchester Piccadilly, is located 0.7 miles (1.2 km) away from the city center of Manchester.
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