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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 an average ticket price of $10 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 39m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, while a train costs an average of $21.
Distance: 35 miles (57 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$21 Average price | $10 Average price Cheapest | $16 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 39m Average total duration Fastest 1h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 45m Average total duration 1h 15m 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 |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Leeds to Manchester
Compare the available ways to get from Leeds to Manchester, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Manchester:
A bus is $11 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Manchester costing on average $21 (€17).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 45m.
Tickets start at around $21 (€17) compared to roughly $16 (€13) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$4 (-€4). The journey takes 1h 9m versus 1h 5m 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.
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.
FlixBus9:30 PM 1h10 Leeds, Coach Station 10:40 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange $8 1 One-way 0 transfers
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- FlixBus
9:30 PM 1h10 Leeds, Coach Station 10:40 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange $8 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- G15867
6:00 PM 0h50 Leeds station (LDS) 6:50 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) $31 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
L892487:18 AM 1h32 Leeds station (LDS) 8:50 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) $13 1 One-way 0 transfers- C31729
5:12 AM 1h17 Leeds station (LDS) 6:29 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) $15 1 One-way 0 transfers - G89235
3:12 PM 1h17 Leeds station (LDS) 4:29 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) $15 1 One-way 0 transfers
- FlixBus
6:20 AM 1h10 Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop 7:30 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange $8 1 One-way 0 transfers - NX170
9:30 PM 0h53 Leeds, Coach Station 10:23 PM Manchester, Miles Platting $9 1 One-way 0 transfers - NX170
9:30 PM 1h10 Leeds, Coach Station 10:40 PM Manchester, Coach Station $9 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Manchester:
A bus is $11 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Manchester costing on average $21 (€17).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 45m.
- Around 73 trains per day.
- Around 25 buses 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, Airport.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Manchester by bus.
- Travel with Transpennine Express, Northern Rail to go to Manchester by train.
- 25 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
- 72 direct trains per day with Transpennine Express, Northern Rail.
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