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The cheapest and fastest buses from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Manchester

Showing times and prices for Jul 17

Cheapest price

€13

Average price

€16

Fastest journey

2 h 25 m

Average duration

2 h 31 m

Buses per day

13

Distance

57 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Manchester will cost around €16 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €13.

Fast buses

It's difficult to get from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Manchester without transferring at least once.

National ExpressRLA2 · NX171
01:33PM3h07
Leeds, Leeds Bradford Airport
04:40PMManchester, Coach Station
131One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressRLA2 · NX171
10:20PM2h30
Leeds, Leeds Bradford Airport
12:50AMManchester, Coach Station
131One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressRLA2 · NX171
07:40PM2h30
Leeds, Leeds Bradford Airport
10:10PMManchester, Coach Station
131One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressRLAI · NX172
06:55PM2h35
Leeds, Leeds Bradford Airport
09:30PMManchester, Coach Station
151One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressRLAI · NX171
04:00PM3h25
Leeds, Leeds Bradford Airport
07:25PMManchester, Coach Station
151One-way
1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare bus and train for Leeds Bradford International Airport to Manchester

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 17m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €12, and a train costs an average of €13.

Distance: 57 km

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€12

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Cheapest

€16

Average price

2h 32m

Average total duration

2h 2m

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30m

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1h 47m

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Fastest

1h 17m

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Manchester

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Buses from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Manchester run on average 13 times per day, taking around 2h 2m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €12 if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
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Distance
57 km
Average bus duration
2h 2m
Cheapest ticket price
€12
Buses per day
13
Fastest bus
2h 30m
First bus
12:33
Last bus
21:20
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Coach companies: National Express and Megabus Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Manchester

National Express and Megabus coaches will get you between Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) and Manchester from €7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best coach times and tickets for your trip.

National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach provider operating over 550 coaches per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates coach services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most coaches come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your coach to Manchester from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA), you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

National Express from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Manchester coach information:

  • Average Duration: 2 h 13 min
  • Cheapest Price: €14

FAQs: Bus from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Manchester

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popular bus stations

Popular bus stations from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Manchester

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Manchester
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Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
ShowerShower
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 00:00-23:59
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
2 km
carConnection
Car connection
Terminal Road North
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Burger King (in the station)
  • Giraffe (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the terminal, with several companies offering services.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps, assistance
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for Manchester, Airport
  • Bus: 43, 103 Train: Manchester Airport
Manchester, Shudehill InterchangeWifiParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 05:00-23:30
carConnection
Car connection
Shudehill
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the interchange.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
  • Bus: 42, 43, 135 Tram: Metrolink
Manchester, Coach StationWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-22:00
carConnection
Car connection
Chorlton Street
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Café at the Station (in the station)
  • Fast Food Express (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Ramps, assistance
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for Manchester, Coach Station
  • Bus: 50, 192, 201, 203, 205, 219, 255, 256 Train: Manchester Piccadilly Metro: Piccadilly Gardens
Manchester, Miles Platting
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Manchester, Shudehill / Bradshaw Street
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