4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Manchester to Leeds
Cheapest price
€5
Average price
€8
Fastest journey
1 h 5 m
Average duration
1 h 9 m
Buses per day
23
Distance
57 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Manchester to Leeds is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to Leeds will cost around €8 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €5.
Of the 23 buses that leave Manchester for Leeds on Fri, May 15, 23 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, May 15 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 Fri, May 15 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.
FlixBus10:20 AM1h10Manchester, Shudehill Interchange11:30 AMLeeds, Coach Station€51One-way0 transfers- FlixBus8:40 AM1h10Manchester, Shudehill Interchange9:50 AMLeeds, Coach Station€51One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus11:50 AM1h10Manchester, Shudehill Interchange1:00 PMLeeds, Coach Station€51One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus1:00 PM1h10Manchester, Shudehill Interchange2:10 PMLeeds, Coach Station€51One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus12:20 PM1h10Manchester, Shudehill Interchange1:30 PMLeeds, Yorkshire Playhouse€51One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus11:30 PM1h05Manchester, Shudehill Interchange12:35 AMLeeds, York Street (Travel Centre)€51One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus2:20 PM1h10Manchester, Shudehill Interchange3:30 PMLeeds, Coach Station€51One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus10:20 AM1h10Manchester, Shudehill Interchange11:30 AMLeeds, Coach Station€51One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus8:40 AM1h10Manchester, Shudehill Interchange9:50 AMLeeds, Coach Station€51One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus11:50 AM1h10Manchester, Shudehill Interchange1:00 PMLeeds, Coach Station€51One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
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 €4. 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 €4, and a train costs an average of €6.
Distance: 57 km
Compare bus with
| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
€7 Average price Cheapest | €13 Average price |
1h 47m Average total duration Fastest 1h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 52m Average total duration 1h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Manchester to Leeds bus times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Leeds buses for today, Thursday, May 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NX170 | Delayed 10:35 AM 9:40 AMManchester, 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 | On time 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, Yorkshire Playhouse | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 1:00 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 1h10 | 2:10 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX170 | On time 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, Yorkshire Playhouse | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 2:20 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 1h10 | 3:30 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX170 | On time 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 | On time 5:30 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1h10 | 6:40 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX170 | On time 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, Yorkshire Playhouse | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX170 | On time 9:10 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1h10 | 10:20 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 11:30 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 1h05 | 12:35 AM Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, May 15 | |||||
| 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 | 5:10 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 1h10 | 6:20 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 | 7:20 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 1h25 | 8:45 AM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 8:40 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 1h10 | 9:50 AM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
Find all the dates and times for this journey
Compare prices and tickets Manchester to Leeds by bus or train
Compare bus and train prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
May 14
May 15
May 16
May 17
May 18
May 19
May 20
May 21
May 22
May 23
May 24
May 25
May 26
May 27
May 28
May 29
May 30
May 31
Jun 01
Jun 02
Jun 03
Why should you book Manchester to Leeds buses with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs National Express?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for National Express, but also compare tickets for the likes of Megabus or FlixBus to find the best option for your trip from Manchester to Leeds.
- Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare National Express with all available travel options, which are bus and train to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Manchester to Leeds.
Why book with Omio over Wanderu or Trainline?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Megabus or FlixBus to find the best option for your trip from Manchester to Leeds.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from Manchester to Leeds.
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Manchester to Leeds
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Buses from Manchester to Leeds run on average 18 times per day, taking around 1h 17m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €4 if you book in advance.
There are 18 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:01, the last at 23:52. 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 18 |
Direct buses 18 |
Fastest bus 1h 5m |
First bus 12:01 AM |
Last bus 11:52 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 42 days |
Bus providers: National Express, Megabus, FlixBus from Manchester to LeedsYou can travel by bus between Manchester to Leeds with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus for as low as €4. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
FlixBus
National Express
Megabus
Buses from Manchester to Leeds
Travellers who want to travel from Manchester to Leeds by bus have the opportunity to use this connection several times a day. In general, there are twelve to fifteen bus connections on weekdays, so that you can get from Manchester to Leeds almost every hour. The journey usually lasts 1:25 hours and thus takes as much time as the journey by train or car.
Which bus companies travel from Manchester to Leeds?
The Manchester - Leeds route is regularly operated by National Express, the UK's largest coach operator. Other competitors are not yet active on the route. So if you want to travel by bus from Manchester to Leeds, you have no real choice.
How long does the bus ride from Manchester to Leeds take?
Travellers travelling by coach from Manchester to Leeds should allow approximately 1:30 hours for the journey, as the travel time for the 1:10 or 1:25 journey is specified by the operator. The route itself is operated directly by National Express. For users of this bus connection, there are no intermediate stops and no time-consuming transfers to other buses.
How often can you travel by bus from Manchester to Leeds?
Buses connections for the Manchester - Leeds route are offered by National Express throughout the week from Monday to Sunday. The company is the only provider on the route to date, but offers travellers a very good route. During the working days the buses run every hour, only on weekends the offer is significantly reduced. But even on Sundays travelers still have three driving dates at their disposal.
Bus stations on the route Manchester - Leeds?
At which bus station does the bus depart from in Manchester? The starting point for the Manchester - Leeds bus service is at Coach Station, the central point for all Manchester bus services in UK cities. From the Coach Station it is only a few minutes to the centre of Manchester. As you are virtually in the centre of the city, travellers will also find numerous restaurants and snack bars on the spot. Of course, one can also get a snack during the trip through the on-board service. WLAN can be easily found at and around the Coach Station. An internet connection is of course also available in the coach. Here, notebooks can also be recharged during the journey using the on-board power sockets.
At which bus station does the bus arrive in Leeds? The terminus for the trip to Leeds is the coach station. This is located near the city centre, which can be reached within a few minutes by city bus. There are many restaurants, cafes and snack bars for travellers. WLAN is available at the Coach Station - as well as at various other locations in Leeds.
FAQs: Bus from Manchester to Leeds
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to Leeds 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- Megabus
- Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Megabus
- Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
- 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.
- Megabus
- One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
- 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).
- Megabus
- Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
- 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.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Manchester to Leeds
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café at the Station (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 50, 192, 201, 203, 205, 219, 255, 256 Train: Manchester Piccadilly Metro: Piccadilly Gardens
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCShowerTicket Office- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Burger King (in the station)
- Giraffe (in the station).
- Available outside the terminal, with several companies offering services.
- Elevators, ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 43, 103 Train: Manchester Airport
WifiParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 05:00-23:30
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the interchange.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 42, 43, 135 Tram: Metrolink
Most popular bus connections from Manchester
More options for your journey from Manchester to Leeds
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Most popular buses to and from Leeds and Manchester
Most popular bus connections to Leeds
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
