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Compare train and bus for Leeds to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leeds to Manchester 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 bus which can get you there in 1h 18m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a train costs an average of $4.
Distance: 35 miles (57 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$15 Average price | $8 Average price Cheapest | $16 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 49m Average total duration 1h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 48m Average total duration Fastest 1h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Manchester:
A bus is $8 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Manchester costing on average $15 (€13).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 19m.
Travel optionsfrom Leeds to Manchester
How to get from Leeds to Manchester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leeds to Manchester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus8:10 PM1h10Leeds, Coach Station9:20 PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange$51One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus8:10 PM1h10Leeds, Coach Station9:20 PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange$51One-way0 transfers
Fastest
NX17011:25 PM1h05Leeds, Coach Station12:30 AMManchester, Coach Station$91One-way0 transfers
Other options
L892671:17 PM1h33Leeds station (LDS)2:50 PMManchester Victoria (MCV)$121One-way0 transfers
P245098:16 PM1h36Leeds station (LDS)9:52 PMManchester Victoria (MCV)$121One-way0 transfers
G892302:12 PM1h17Leeds station (LDS)3:29 PMManchester Victoria (MCV)$141One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:30 PM1h10Leeds, Coach Station10:40 PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange$51One-way0 transfers
FlixBus6:50 PM1h10Leeds, Coach Station8:00 PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange$51One-way0 transfers
FlixBus3:20 PM1h10Leeds, Coach Station4:30 PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange$61One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Manchester:
A bus is $8 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Manchester costing on average $15 (€13).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 19m.
- Around 19 buses per day.
- Around 17 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leeds and Manchester as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Leeds station (LDS) and arrive in Manchester Victoria (MCV).
- Buses mostly depart from Leeds, Coach Station and arrive in Manchester, Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Manchester by bus.
- Travel with Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, East Midlands Railway, Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express to go to Manchester by train.
- 18 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus.
- 17 direct trains per day with Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express.
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