Manchester Airport (MIA) to Leeds station (LDS) train with TransPennine Express

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Leeds station (LDS)

Showing times and prices for Jun 20

Cheapest price

$22

Average price

$26

Fastest journey

1 h 43 m

Average duration

2 h 9 m

Trains per day

Distance

68 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Leeds station (LDS) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Leeds station (LDS) will cost around $26 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $22.

Fast trains

Of the 6 trains that leave Manchester Airport (MIA) for Leeds station (LDS) on Fri, Jun 20, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Fri, Jun 20 the direct trains cover the 68 km distance in an average of 2 h 9 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 43 m .

On Fri, Jun 20 the slowest trains will take 2 h 59 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.

C26934 · C26926

12:38AM3h34

Manchester Airport (MIA)

04:12AMLeeds station (LDS)

$221One-way

1 transfer

C26934

12:38AM1h44

Manchester Airport (MIA)

02:22AMLeeds station (LDS)

$231One-way

0 transfers

Y01076+

C26926

01:13AM2h59

Manchester Airport (MIA)

04:12AMLeeds station (LDS)

$241One-way

1 transfer

C26668 · C26875

04:07AM2h05

Manchester Airport (MIA)

06:12AMLeeds station (LDS)

$281One-way

1 transfer

C26668

04:07AM1h43

Manchester Airport (MIA)

05:50AMLeeds station (LDS)

$291One-way

0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Manchester Airport (MIA) to Leeds station (LDS)

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Leeds station (LDS) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 52m.

Compare train with

Most popular Train	Bus
€18 Average price	€14 Average price Cheapest
2h 38m Average duration 2h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	2h 22m Average duration Fastest 1h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
Direct Options	Direct Options

Live departures

Manchester Airport (MIA) to Leeds station (LDS) train times

Showing trains for today, Thursday, June 19

Last updated at 6:14 AM

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
C26820 · C26226 · C26853	On time 7:04 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)	2h03	9:07 AM Leeds station (LDS)	2 transfers
Y02356+C26215+Y00309	On time 7:29 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)	1h55	9:24 AM Leeds station (LDS)	2 transfers
Y02162 · Y03901	On time 7:48 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)	2h17	10:05 AM Leeds station (LDS)	1 transfer
Y02151 · Y03928	On time 8:17 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)	2h45	11:02 AM Leeds station (LDS)	1 transfer
Y05743+C26203+Y00346	On time 8:29 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)	1h55	10:24 AM Leeds station (LDS)	2 transfers
C26934 · C26926	On time 11:38 PM Manchester Airport (MIA)	3h34	3:12 AM Leeds station (LDS)	1 transfer
C26934	On time 11:38 PM Manchester Airport (MIA)	1h44	1:22 AM Leeds station (LDS)	0 transfersDirect
Friday, June 20
Y01076+C26926	On time 12:13 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)	2h59	3:12 AM Leeds station (LDS)	1 transfer
C26668 · C26875	On time 3:07 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)	2h05	5:12 AM Leeds station (LDS)	1 transfer
C26668	On time 3:07 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)	1h43	4:50 AM Leeds station (LDS)	0 transfersDirect
Y06015+C26271 · C26871	Delayed 3:48 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)	2h14	6:09 AM 6:09 AMLeeds station (LDS)	2 transfers
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Journey information

Overview: Train from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Leeds station (LDS)

United Kingdom

Trains from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Leeds station (LDS) run on average 10 times per day, taking around 2h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $10 (€9) if you book in advance.

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

41 miles (67 km)

Average train duration

2h 8m

Cheapest ticket price

$10 (€9)

Trains per day

Direct trains

Fastest train

1h 26m

First train

04:07

Last train

23:42

Price information

Train providers: TransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3) and first_transpennine_express from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Leeds station (LDS) trains

For as little as $13 (€10) you can travel by train from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Leeds station (LDS) with TransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3) and first_transpennine_express. Omio will show you the best deals, schedules and tickets available for this journey.

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.

Manchester Airport (MIA) to Leeds station (LDS) train information with TransPennine Express:

Average Duration: 1 h 25 min
Cheapest Price: $14

Northern Trains is one of many publicly owned train operating companies in the United Kingdom. The rail network in the UK has been run by over 20 train companies, but they work together as National Rail with coordinated fares and ticketing. Headquartered in York, Northern operates local and commuter trains across the entire north of England connecting regions of the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire and the Humber coast line. Advance, Off-Peak and Anytime Day tickets can be purchased for Northern train journeys from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Leeds station (LDS). There is only one class option on Northern trains: Standard.

Train information from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Leeds station (LDS) with Northern Rail (3):

Average Duration: 2 h 4 min
Cheapest Price: $13
Northern Rail (3) frequency: 4 a day

FAQs: Trains from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Leeds station (LDS)

FAQs: Travel by train from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Leeds station (LDS) easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Leeds station (LDS).

Cheap train tickets from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Leeds station (LDS) can start from as little as $10 (€8) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Manchester Airport (MIA) to Leeds station (LDS) is $22 (€18); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Manchester Airport (MIA) to Leeds station (LDS) train travel time is 1 h 19 min for the 42 mile (67 km) long journey, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Leeds station (LDS) leaves at 3: 22 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Leeds station (LDS) leaves at 11: 38 PM.

Yes, there are 3 direct trains a day from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Leeds station (LDS) with TransPennine Express or first_transpennine_express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.

When taking a train from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Leeds station (LDS), you can count on TransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3) or first_transpennine_express for the best way to get you to Leeds station (LDS). You can also check all possible train providers who offer a service from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Leeds station (LDS) and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 11: 38 PM.

A day trip to Leeds station (LDS) from Manchester Airport (MIA) is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 19 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Leeds station (LDS) by train is July.

You have options as you can travel to Leeds station (LDS) from Manchester Airport (MIA) 2 different ways: train or bus.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Leeds station (LDS)

Manchester

Leeds

The major train station for departures in Manchester is Manchester Airport. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Manchester Airport for your trip from Manchester to Leeds.

Manchester Airport Wifi

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Shopping

Parking

Dining

ATM

Accessibility

Ticket Office

Bike Parking

Information Desk

information

Address

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

Ticket Office Hours

Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 06:30 - 22:30

Distance to city center

13 km

Shopping

Type of shops available: Passport Photo Booth

Parking

Car Park: No

Accessibility

Staff help available: Yes
Step free access coverage: Yes
Step free access note: re Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance from Meeting Point 1 (adjacent to the Station Booking Office) and throughout the railway station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Customers requiring assistance to access other services or to connect with terminals should request this from their airline or Manchester Airport Group. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge.
Accessible public telephones: In the station cafe on platforms 2 and 3
Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
Accessible toilets: Yes
Ramp for train access: Yes
Wheelchairs available: Yes
Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes

Toilets Location: The toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts. The Ladies toilets are located at the end of Platform 3. The Gents toilets are located at the end of Platform 2. The National key toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
National key toilets: Yes
National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
Baby changing facilities: Yes

Bike Parking

Storage sheltered: No
Storage location: No cycle storage
Storage CCTV: No

Information Desk

Information available from staff: ,Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
Helpline Contact: 0800 107 2149
Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements

Public transit options for Manchester Airport

Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail Replacement bus services depart from stands L & M of the adjacent Bus Station which is situated close to the ticket office.