How to travel from Leeds to Manchester

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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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$15

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$8

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$16

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1h 49m

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1h 19m

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Leeds to Manchester is a bus with an average price of $8 (€6).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Leeds to Manchester is by bus with an average journey time of 1h 18m.

Other travel options to Manchester take longer:

Train takes on average 1h 19m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Leeds and Manchester including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Leeds to Manchester among Omio's users.

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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
    8:10 PM1h10
    Leeds, Coach Station
    9:20 PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange
    $51One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:10 PM1h10
    Leeds, Coach Station
    9:20 PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange
    $51One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • National ExpressNX170
    11:25 PM1h05
    Leeds, Coach Station
    12:30 AMManchester, Coach Station
    $91One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Northern RailL89267
    1:17 PM1h33
    Leeds station (LDS)
    2:50 PMManchester Victoria (MCV)
    $121One-way
    0 transfers
  • Northern RailP24509
    8:16 PM1h36
    Leeds station (LDS)
    9:52 PMManchester Victoria (MCV)
    $121One-way
    0 transfers
  • Northern RailG89230
    2:12 PM1h17
    Leeds station (LDS)
    3:29 PMManchester Victoria (MCV)
    $141One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:30 PM1h10
    Leeds, Coach Station
    10:40 PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange
    $51One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:50 PM1h10
    Leeds, Coach Station
    8:00 PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange
    $51One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    3:20 PM1h10
    Leeds, Coach Station
    4:30 PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange
    $61One-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 options to travel between Leeds and Manchester including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Leeds to Manchester is a bus with an average price of $8 (€6).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Leeds to Manchester is by bus with an average journey time of 1h 18m.

Other travel options to Manchester take longer:

Train takes on average 1h 19m.

The distance from Leeds to Manchester is approximately 35 miles (57 km).
The average frequency per day from Leeds to Manchester is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Leeds to Manchester:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Leeds to Manchester, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
Yes, there are direct services available from Leeds to Manchester with the following travel companies:
  • 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.
Omio customers who travel from Leeds to Manchester often also extend their vacation to go to London, Liverpool, Paris, Edinburgh, 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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