How to travel from Leeds to Manchester

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Compare bus and train 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 $5. For those with little time consider booking a train 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 $5, and a train costs an average of $4.

Distance: 35 miles (57 km)

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$13

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$9

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1h 48m

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1h 18m

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30m

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1h 50m

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1h 20m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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0.1 - 0.1kg

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Northern Rail (3)

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from Leeds to Manchester

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

Our recommendation

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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.

FlixBusFlixBus
10:10AM1h10
Leeds, Coach Station
11:20AMManchester, Shudehill Interchange
$141One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
08:10PM1h10
Leeds, Coach Station
09:20PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange
$71One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

TransPennine ExpressL37219
08:30AM0h48
Leeds station (LDS)
09:18AMManchester Victoria (MCV)
$361One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Northern Rail (3)Y25832
08:13AM1h16
Leeds station (LDS)
09:29AMManchester Victoria (MCV)
$201One-way
0 transfers
Northern Rail (3)G92085
08:17AM1h33
Leeds station (LDS)
09:50AMManchester Victoria (MCV)
$201One-way
0 transfers
TransPennine ExpressL36939
08:06AM1h02
Leeds station (LDS)
09:08AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)
$281One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX171
09:30AM1h40
Leeds, Coach Station
11:10AMManchester, Coach Station
$171One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
01:00PM1h10
Leeds, Coach Station
02:10PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange
$91One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX170
11:15AM1h10
Leeds, Coach Station
12:25PMManchester, Coach Station
$221One-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 bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Leeds to Manchester is a train with an average price of $4 (€3).

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

A train is $1 (€0.91) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Leeds to Manchester costing on average $5 (€4).

The fastest way to travel from Leeds to Manchester is by train with an average journey time of 54m.

Other travel options to Manchester take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 0m.

The distance from Leeds to Manchester is approximately 35 miles (57 km).
The average frequency per day from Leeds to Manchester is:
  • Around 34 trains per day.
  • Around 19 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leeds and Manchester as scheduled services by bus and train 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 Megabus, National Express, FlixBus to go to Manchester by bus.
  • Travel with Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express, East Midlands Trains, first_transpennine_express to go to Manchester by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Leeds to Manchester with the following travel companies:
  • 19 direct buses per day with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus.
  • 33 direct trains per day with Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express, first_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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