The cheapest and fastest buses from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Leeds station (LDS)
Cheapest price on Sep 17
€4
Average ticket price on Sep 17
€8
Fastest journey on Sep 17
1 h 5 m
Average journey duration on Sep 17
1 h 9 m
Buses on Sep 17
23
Distance
57 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Leeds station (LDS) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Leeds station (LDS) will cost around €8 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €4.
On Thu, Sep 17, we found 23 buses from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Leeds station (LDS), including 23 direct services.
On Thu, Sep 17 the direct buses cover the 57 km distance in an average of 1 h 9 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 5 m .
On Thu, Sep 17 the slowest buses will take 1 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
FlixBus11:30 PM1h05Manchester, Shudehill Interchange12:35 AMLeeds, York Street (Travel Centre)€41One-way0 transfers
FlixBus1:50 PM1h10Manchester, Shudehill Interchange3:00 PMLeeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop€41One-way0 transfers
FlixBus12:20 PM1h10Manchester, Shudehill Interchange1:30 PMLeeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop€41One-way0 transfers
FlixBus1:00 PM1h10Manchester, Shudehill Interchange2:10 PMLeeds, Coach Station€41One-way0 transfers
FlixBus7:00 AM1h10Manchester, Shudehill Interchange8:10 AMLeeds, Coach Station€41One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:30 PM1h05Manchester, Shudehill Interchange12:35 AMLeeds, York Street (Travel Centre)€41One-way0 transfers
FlixBus1:50 PM1h10Manchester, Shudehill Interchange3:00 PMLeeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop€41One-way0 transfers
FlixBus12:20 PM1h10Manchester, Shudehill Interchange1:30 PMLeeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop€41One-way0 transfers
FlixBus1:00 PM1h10Manchester, Shudehill Interchange2:10 PMLeeds, Coach Station€41One-way0 transfers
FlixBus3:50 PM1h10Manchester, Shudehill Interchange5:00 PMLeeds, Coach Station€51One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Leeds station (LDS)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Leeds station (LDS) 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. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €8, while a train costs an average of €21.
Distance: 57 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€8 Average price Cheapest | €21 Average price | €13 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 47m Average total duration 1h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Leeds station (LDS):
A bus is €13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Leeds station (LDS) costing on average €21.
Other travel options to Leeds station (LDS) take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 17m.
Live departures
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Leeds station (LDS) bus times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Leeds station (LDS) buses for today, Wednesday, September 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 11:30 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 1h05 | 12:35 AM Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, September 17 | |||||
NX172 | 12:15 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 1h30 | 1:45 AM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX170 | 4:05 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 1h10 | 5:15 AM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX170 | 5:55 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 1h10 | 7:05 AM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:00 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 1h10 | 8:10 AM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX172 | 7:00 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 1h25 | 8:25 AM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX170 | 7:30 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 1h30 | 9:00 AM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:40 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 1h10 | 9:50 AM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX170 | 9:40 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 1h15 | 10:55 AM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:20 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 1h10 | 11:30 AM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX170 | 11:35 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 1h15 | 12:50 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:50 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 1h10 | 1:00 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:20 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 1h10 | 1:30 PM Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:00 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 1h10 | 2:10 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX170 | 1:25 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1h15 | 2:40 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:50 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 1h10 | 3:00 PM Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:20 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 1h10 | 3:30 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX170 | 3:25 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1h15 | 4:40 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:50 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 1h10 | 5:00 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX170 | 5:30 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1h10 | 6:40 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX170 | 7:15 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1h10 | 8:25 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:30 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 1h10 | 9:40 PM Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX170 | 9:10 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1h10 | 10:20 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Leeds station (LDS)
Buses from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Leeds station (LDS) run on average 20 times per day, taking around 1h 17m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €4 if you book in advance.
There are 20 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 03:05, the last at 23:15. The fastest bus covers the 57 km distance in 1h 5m.
Distance 57 km |
Average bus duration 1h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price €4 |
Buses per day 20 |
Direct buses 20 |
Fastest bus 1h 5m |
First bus 3:05 AM |
Last bus 11:15 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 14 days |
Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus, Megabus, Bee Network from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Leeds station (LDS)You can travel by bus between Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Leeds station (LDS) with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus, Bee Network for as low as €4. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Leeds station (LDS)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Leeds station (LDS) by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Leeds station (LDS), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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