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Compare train and bus 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 prices starting from €4. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 21m. 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 €4, and a train costs an average of €4.
Distance: 35 miles (57 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€12 Average price | €10 Average price Cheapest |
1h 53m Average total duration 1h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 51m Average total duration Fastest 1h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Manchester to Leeds by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Manchester to Leeds is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Manchester to Leeds
Travel to Leeds 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 Manchester to Leeds.
There are 2 travel options to Leeds from Manchester. You can take a train or bus.
The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Leeds is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $5 (€4) compared to other travel options to Leeds:
A bus is $1 (€1) less than a train with an average ticket price of $5 (€5) from Manchester to Leeds.
The fastest way from Manchester to Leeds is by train with an average journey time of 48 min.
There are alternative travel options to Leeds that take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 1 h 10 min of travel time.
The distance from Manchester to Leeds is approximately 35 miles (57 km).
The average frequency per day from Manchester to Leeds is:
- 23 buses per day.
- Around 46 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Manchester to 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 from Manchester to Leeds:
- Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Coach Station and arrive in Leeds, Coach Station.
- Trains most often depart from Manchester at Manchester Piccadilly and arrive in Leeds at Leeds.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Manchester to Leeds:
- You can take a bus from Manchester to Leeds with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus or Bee Network. Cheap tickets can be found for $5 (€4) with FlixBus from Manchester to Leeds.
- You can travel to Leeds from Manchester by train with Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express or first_transpennine_express. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $5 (€5) with Northern Rail (3) from Manchester to Leeds.
Yes, there are direct services available from Manchester to Leeds with the following travel companies:
- Direct buses with Megabus, National Express or FlixBus with 21 direct buses per day.
- Direct train available with Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express or first_transpennine_express 46 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Leeds as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Leeds from Manchester.
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