How to travel from Leeds to Manchester

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Travel Information to Manchester from Leeds

Distance35 miles (57 km)
Available travel modesTrain or bus
Ticket price range$5 - $7
Cheapest modeBus • $5 (€4) • 1 h 10 min
Fastest modeTrain • $7 (€6) • 52 min
Popular travel companiesMegabus or Northern Rail (3)

Travel 35 miles (57 km) by train or bus to Manchester from Leeds. The most popular travel companies which serve this route 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.

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBusFlixBus
10:10AM1h10
Leeds, Coach Station
11:20AMManchester, Shudehill Interchange
$121One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
04:25PM1h15
Leeds, Coach Station
05:40PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange
$61One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

TransPennine ExpressC27203
08:30AM0h49
Leeds station (LDS)
09:19AMManchester Victoria (MCV)
$301One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Northern Rail (3)Y03878
08:18AM1h34
Leeds station (LDS)
09:52AMManchester Victoria (MCV)
$161One-way
0 transfers
Northern Rail (3)Y05975
08:12AM1h17
Leeds station (LDS)
09:29AMManchester Victoria (MCV)
$191One-way
0 transfers
TransPennine ExpressC26243
08:06AM1h02
Leeds station (LDS)
09:08AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)
$261One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
01:00PM1h10
Leeds, Coach Station
02:10PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange
$81One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
02:20PM1h10
Leeds, Coach Station
03:30PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange
$81One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX170
11:15AM1h10
Leeds, Coach Station
12:25PMManchester, Coach Station
$161One-way
0 transfers

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How to get from Leeds to Manchester

The Best Way According to our Users

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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FAQs: Travel from Leeds to Manchester

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.

FAQs

There are 2 travel options between Leeds and Manchester. You can take a train or bus.

The cheapest way to travel between Leeds and Manchester is a bus with an average price of $5 (€4).

This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Manchester:

Taking a bus costs $2 (€2) less than taking a train, which costs on average $7 (€6) for the same trip.

The quickest way to travel between Leeds and Manchester is by train, which takes on average 52 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Getting to Manchester by bus takes 1 h 10 min on average.

Manchester is approximately 35 miles (57 km) away from Leeds.

The average frequency per day from Leeds to Manchester is:

  • 23 buses per day.
  • 47 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 catch their bus from Leeds, Coach Station and arrive in Manchester, Coach Station.
  • Most travelers who purchase a train ticket from Leeds to Manchester depart from Leeds to Manchester Piccadilly.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Leeds to Manchester:

  • You can travel by bus between Leeds and Manchester with Megabus, National Express or FlixBus, and you can find FlixBus Leeds to Manchester tickets for $5 (€4) on Omio.
  • You can travel by train from Leeds to Manchester with Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express or first_transpennine_express, and you can find Northern Rail (3) Leeds to Manchester tickets for $7 (€6) on Omio.

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

  • Direct buses with Megabus, National Express or FlixBus with 22 direct buses per day.
  • 47 direct trains per day with Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express or first_transpennine_express.

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

Omio customers who travel from Leeds to Manchester often also extend their vacation to go to London, Liverpool, Paris, Edinburgh or Glasgow. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Manchester and these popular destinations at a great price.

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