What are the departure and arrival points in Leeds and in Manchester?

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Leeds to Manchester: Most travelers take a bus from Leeds, Coach Station to Manchester, Coach Station. Most travelers catch their train from Leeds and arrive in Manchester Piccadilly.

Which travel companies can get me from Leeds to Manchester?

The following travel companies offer services from Leeds to Manchester: Megabus, National Express or FlixBus can take you to Manchester by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for FlixBus from Leeds to Manchester for $5 (€4). Travel with Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express or first_transpennine_express for trains to Manchester. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Northern Rail (3) Leeds to Manchester tickets on Omio for $6 (€6).

Is there a direct service between Leeds and Manchester?

Yes, there are direct routes from Leeds to Manchester with the following travel companies: You can check for a direct bus to Manchester with Megabus, National Express or FlixBus with 10 direct buses per day. You can check for a direct train to Manchester with Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express or first_transpennine_express with 49 direct trains per day. Direct services to Manchester tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.

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Travel Information from Leeds to Manchester

Distance	35 miles (57 km)
Available travel modes	Train or bus
Ticket price range	$5 - $6
Cheapest mode	Bus • $5 (€4) • 1 h 10 min
Fastest mode	Bus • $5 (€4) • 1 h 10 min
Popular travel companies	Megabus or Northern Rail (3)

Travel 35 miles (57 km) by train or bus between Leeds and Manchester. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are Megabus or Northern Rail (3) among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Leeds to Manchester.

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from Leeds to Manchester

How to get from Leeds to Manchester by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Leeds to Manchester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

10:30AM1h10

Leeds, Coach Station

11:40AMManchester, Shudehill Interchange

$51One-way

0 transfers

Cheapest

10:30PM1h10

Leeds, Coach Station

11:40PMManchester

$51One-way

0 transfers

Fastest

09:30AM0h49

Leeds station (LDS)

10:19AMManchester Victoria (MCV)

$261One-way

0 transfers

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Bus

09:12AM1h17

Leeds station (LDS)

10:29AMManchester Victoria (MCV)

$131One-way

0 transfers

08:42AM1h19

Leeds station (LDS)

10:01AMManchester Victoria (MCV)

$131One-way

0 transfers

09:18AM1h34

Leeds station (LDS)

10:52AMManchester Victoria (MCV)

$161One-way

0 transfers

09:30AM1h40

Leeds, Coach Station

11:10AMManchester, Coach Station

$91One-way

0 transfers

11:50AM1h20

Leeds, Coach Station

01:10PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange

$51One-way

0 transfers

11:15AM1h10

Leeds, Coach Station

12:25PMManchester, Coach Station

$91One-way

0 transfers

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How to get from Leeds to Manchester

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Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Leeds to Manchester, 53,81% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Leeds to Manchester and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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Travel between Leeds and Manchester on National Express, Northern Rail (3) and FlixBus travel with Omio. When comparing schedules and tickets, we will also show you other options with multiple connections or other travel modes if they’re available.

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Northern Rail is a train company based in the United Kingdom operating trains from Leeds to Manchester. It operates a wide range of services, from express trains to local services, and offers a variety of ticket types. Express trains are the fastest services, with journey times of up to two hours. Local services are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Northern Rail also offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, and season tickets. Onboard facilities include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and a range of refreshments. The most popular routes for Northern Rail are between major cities such as Manchester, Liverpool, and Leeds.

National Express is the leading travel company for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 travel a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveler in mind. All National Express travel are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most travel are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the Leeds - Manchester travel: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.

FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

FAQs: Travel from Leeds to Manchester

FAQs: Travel to Manchester 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 Leeds to Manchester.

There are 2 options to travel from Leeds to Manchester including taking a train or bus.

The cheapest way to get from Leeds to Manchester is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $5 (€4) compared to other travel options to Manchester:

Taking a bus costs $1 (€1) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $6 (€6).

The fastest way to get to Manchester from Leeds is by bus with an average travel time of 1 h 10 min.

Other travel options to Manchester take longer:

Taking a train requires on average 1 h 11 min of travel time.

The distance from Leeds to Manchester is approximately 35 miles (57 km).

The average frequency per day from Leeds to Manchester is:

Around 10 buses per day.
Around 50 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Manchester from Leeds as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Leeds to Manchester:

Most travelers take a bus from Leeds, Coach Station to Manchester, Coach Station.
Most travelers catch their train from Leeds and arrive in Manchester Piccadilly.

The following travel companies offer services from Leeds to Manchester:

Megabus, National Express or FlixBus can take you to Manchester by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for FlixBus from Leeds to Manchester for $5 (€4).
Travel with Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express or first_transpennine_express for trains to Manchester. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Northern Rail (3) Leeds to Manchester tickets on Omio for $6 (€6).

Yes, there are direct routes from Leeds to Manchester with the following travel companies:

You can check for a direct bus to Manchester with Megabus, National Express or FlixBus with 10 direct buses per day.
You can check for a direct train to Manchester with Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express or first_transpennine_express with 49 direct trains per day.

Direct services to Manchester tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.

Looking to extend your trip from Leeds to Manchester? Many Omio customers who go from Leeds to Manchester usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like London, Liverpool, Paris, Edinburgh or Glasgow. If you're looking to explore London, Liverpool, Paris, Edinburgh or Glasgow from Manchester, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.

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