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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 $7 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 48m. 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 $7, while a train costs an average of $14.
Distance: 35 miles (57 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$14 Average price | $7 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 |
 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Manchester:
A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Manchester costing on average $14 (€12).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 49m.
Tickets start at around $14 (€12) compared to roughly $16 (€13) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $2 (€1). The journey takes 1h 19m 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 PM1h10Leeds, Coach Station10:40 PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange$61One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus9:30 PM1h10Leeds, Coach Station10:40 PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange$61One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- C249406:30 AM0h48Leeds station (LDS)7:18 AMManchester Victoria (MCV)$301One-way0 transfers
Other options
G8926710:12 PM1h17Leeds station (LDS)11:29 PMManchester Victoria (MCV)$121One-way0 transfers- G892788:42 PM1h22Leeds station (LDS)10:04 PMManchester Victoria (MCV)$121One-way0 transfers
- L8925710:17 AM1h33Leeds station (LDS)11:50 AMManchester Victoria (MCV)$121One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus8:10 PM1h10Leeds, Coach Station9:20 PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange$61One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus5:40 PM1h10Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop6:50 PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange$61One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus2:20 PM1h10Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop3:30 PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange$61One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Manchester:
A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Manchester costing on average $14 (€12).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 49m.
- Around 24 trains per day.
- Around 20 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, Coach Station.
- Travel with Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, East Midlands Railway, Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express to go to Manchester by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus to go to Manchester by bus.
- 23 direct trains per day with Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express.
- 19 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus.
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