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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 prices starting from $5. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 17m. 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 $8.
Distance: 35 miles (57 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$16 Average price | $9 Average price Cheapest | $16 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 52m Average total duration 1h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 47m Average total duration Fastest 1h 17m 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 $7 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Leeds costing on average $16 (€13).
Other travel options to Leeds take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 22m.
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.
FlixBus11:50 AM1h10Manchester, Shudehill Interchange1:00 PMLeeds, Coach Station$71One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus11:50 AM1h10Manchester, Shudehill Interchange1:00 PMLeeds, Coach Station$71One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus11:30 PM1h05Manchester, Shudehill Interchange12:35 AMLeeds, York Street (Travel Centre)$121One-way0 transfers
Other options
G892569:54 PM1h20Manchester Victoria (MCV)11:14 PMLeeds station (LDS)$121One-way0 transfers
G891159:20 AM1h20Manchester Victoria (MCV)10:40 AMLeeds station (LDS)$141One-way0 transfers
C317378:54 PM1h22Manchester Victoria (MCV)10:16 PMLeeds station (LDS)$141One-way0 transfers
FlixBus7:00 AM1h10Manchester, Shudehill Interchange8:10 AMLeeds, Coach Station$71One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:30 PM1h10Manchester, Shudehill Interchange9:40 PMLeeds, Yorkshire Playhouse$71One-way0 transfers
FlixBus1:50 PM1h10Manchester, Shudehill Interchange3:00 PMLeeds, Yorkshire Playhouse$71One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Leeds:
A bus is $7 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Leeds costing on average $16 (€13).
Other travel options to Leeds take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 22m.
- Around 18 buses per day.
- Around 17 trains 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, Coach Station and arrive in Leeds, Coach Station.
- Travel with Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry, Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express to go to Leeds by train.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Leeds by bus.
- 17 direct trains per day with Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express.
- 18 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus.
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