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Compare bus and train for Manchester to Leeds
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Leeds among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €8 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 40m. 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 €8, while a train costs an average of €18.
Distance: 35 miles (57 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€18 Average price | €8 Average price Cheapest | €13 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 46m Average total duration 1h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Leeds:
A bus is €11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Leeds costing on average €18.
Other travel options to Leeds take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 46m.
Tickets start at around €18 compared to roughly €13 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€4. The journey takes 1h 10m versus 1h 7m 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 Manchester to Leeds
How to get from Manchester to Leeds by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Manchester to Leeds is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus8:30 PM1h10Manchester, Shudehill Interchange9:40 PMLeeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop€61One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus8:30 PM1h10Manchester, Shudehill Interchange9:40 PMLeeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop€61One-way0 transfers
Fastest
G159896:00 AM0h47Manchester Victoria (MCV)6:47 AMLeeds station (LDS)€251One-way0 transfers
Other options
G8914611:21 PM1h22Manchester Victoria (MCV)12:43 AMLeeds station (LDS)€91One-way0 transfers
G892517:57 PM1h16Manchester Victoria (MCV)9:13 PMLeeds station (LDS)€121One-way0 transfers
G891439:21 PM1h21Manchester Victoria (MCV)10:42 PMLeeds station (LDS)€121One-way0 transfers
FlixBus1:50 PM1h10Manchester, Shudehill Interchange3:00 PMLeeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop€61One-way0 transfers
NX1704:05 AM1h10Manchester, Coach Station5:15 AMLeeds, Coach Station€71One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:50 AM1h10Manchester, Shudehill Interchange1:00 PMLeeds, Coach Station€81One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Leeds:
A bus is €11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Leeds costing on average €18.
Other travel options to Leeds take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 46m.
- Around 61 trains per day.
- Around 23 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Leeds as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Manchester Victoria (MCV) and arrive in Leeds station (LDS).
- Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Airport and arrive in Leeds, Coach Station.
- Travel with Transpennine Express, Northern Rail to go to Leeds by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Leeds by bus.
- 59 direct trains per day with Transpennine Express, Northern Rail.
- 23 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
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