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The cheapest and fastest trains from Leeds to Manchester
Showing times and prices for May 15
Cheapest price
€9
Average price
€15
Fastest journey
1 h 1 m
Average duration
1 h 2 m
Trains per day
91
Distance
57 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leeds 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 to Manchester will cost around €15 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €9.
Fast trains
Of the 91 trains that leave Leeds for Manchester on Fri, May 15, 91 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 trains cover the 57 km distance in an average of 1 h 2 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 1 m .
On Fri, May 15 the slowest trains will take 1 h 2 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.
Y256411:42 PM1h21Leeds station (LDS)3:03 PMManchester Victoria (MCV)€91One-way0 transfers- Y258372:12 PM1h22Leeds station (LDS)3:34 PMManchester Victoria (MCV)€91One-way0 transfers
- G906581:12 PM1h17Leeds station (LDS)2:29 PMManchester Victoria (MCV)€91One-way0 transfers
- Y2583512:12 PM1h16Leeds station (LDS)1:28 PMManchester Victoria (MCV)€91One-way0 transfers
- Y2583410:12 AM1h17Leeds station (LDS)11:29 AMManchester Victoria (MCV)€91One-way0 transfers
L367416:15 AM1h01Leeds station (LDS)7:16 AMManchester Victoria (MCV)€121One-way0 transfers- L367722:15 PM1h01Leeds station (LDS)3:16 PMManchester Victoria (MCV)€121One-way0 transfers
- L367529:15 AM1h02Leeds station (LDS)10:17 AMManchester Victoria (MCV)€121One-way0 transfers
- L3675911:15 AM1h02Leeds station (LDS)12:17 PMManchester Victoria (MCV)€121One-way0 transfers
- L367691:15 PM1h02Leeds station (LDS)2:17 PMManchester Victoria (MCV)€121One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Leeds to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leeds to Manchester 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 18m. 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 €3.
Distance: 57 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€13 Average price | €6 Average price Cheapest |
1h 49m Average total duration 1h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 48m Average total duration Fastest 1h 18m 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.
Live departures
Leeds to Manchester train times
The table below shows live departures for Leeds to Manchester trains for today, Thursday, May 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y25838 | 3:12 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h18 | 4:30 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L36775 | 3:15 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h07 | 4:22 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L37240 | 3:30 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h20 | 4:50 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y25760 | 3:42 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h20 | 5:02 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L36860 | 3:45 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h17 | 5:02 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G90674 | On time 4:12 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h18 | 5:30 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L36778 | On time 4:15 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h06 | 5:21 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L37243 | On time 4:30 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h21 | 5:51 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y25648 | 4:42 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h22 | 6:04 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L36866 | 4:45 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h17 | 6:02 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y25839 | 5:12 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h23 | 6:35 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L36783 | 5:15 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h03 | 6:18 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L37246 | On time 5:30 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h21 | 6:51 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y25642 | 5:42 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h21 | 7:03 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L36872 | On time 5:45 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h17 | 7:02 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G90681 | On time 6:12 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h18 | 7:30 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L36788 | 6:15 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h02 | 7:17 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L37249 | On time 6:30 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h18 | 7:48 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y25645 | 6:42 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h22 | 8:04 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L36878 | On time 6:45 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h16 | 8:01 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y25840 | 7:12 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h18 | 8:30 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L36693 | 7:13 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h06 | 8:19 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L37252 | On time 7:30 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h18 | 8:48 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y25644 | 7:42 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h22 | 9:04 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L36884 | On time 7:45 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h16 | 9:01 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G90691 | On time 8:12 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h17 | 9:29 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C43786 | 8:14 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h02 | 9:16 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L37255 | On time 8:30 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h16 | 9:46 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y25843 | 8:42 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h27 | 10:09 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L36890 | On time 8:45 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h19 | 10:04 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L37258 | On time 9:10 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h09 | 10:19 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y25842 | 9:12 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h18 | 10:30 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C43688 | On time 9:15 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h29 | 10:44 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G90717 | 9:42 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h21 | 11:03 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L36804 | On time 9:45 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h16 | 11:01 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G90700 | 10:11 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h19 | 11:30 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L36709 | 10:16 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h02 | 11:18 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L37261 | On time 10:30 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h08 | 11:38 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| N27429 | 10:35 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h08 | 11:43 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G90724 | On time 10:42 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h26 | 12:08 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L36714 | On time 11:09 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h20 | 12:29 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, May 15 | |||||
| L36902 | 12:05 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h15 | 1:20 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L36731 | 1:59 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h21 | 3:20 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L36736 | On time 3:03 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h22 | 4:25 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y25830 | 5:12 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h17 | 6:29 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y26260 | 5:19 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h34 | 6:53 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L36813 | 5:41 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h21 | 7:02 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y25646 | 5:42 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h20 | 7:02 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L36741 | 6:15 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h01 | 7:16 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L37214 | 6:30 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h16 | 7:46 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y25407 | 6:42 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h20 | 8:02 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L36815 | 6:45 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h10 | 7:55 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G90629 | 7:12 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h19 | 8:31 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L36743 | 7:15 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h05 | 8:20 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L37216 | 7:30 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h18 | 8:48 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y25638 | 7:42 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h20 | 9:02 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C43808 | 7:45 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h17 | 9:02 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y25832 | 8:13 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h16 | 9:29 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L36747 | 8:15 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h04 | 9:19 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L37219 | 8:30 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h20 | 9:50 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y25408 | 8:42 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h22 | 10:04 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L36820 | 8:45 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h17 | 10:02 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G90640 | 9:12 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h17 | 10:29 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L36752 | 9:15 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h02 | 10:17 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L37222 | 9:30 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h18 | 10:48 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y25639 | 9:42 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h20 | 11:02 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L36825 | 9:45 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h17 | 11:02 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y25834 | 10:12 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h17 | 11:29 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L36756 | 10:15 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h05 | 11:20 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L37225 | 10:30 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h18 | 11:48 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y25409 | 10:42 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h20 | 12:02 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L36832 | 10:45 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h17 | 12:02 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G90649 | 11:12 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h22 | 12:34 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L36759 | 11:15 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h02 | 12:17 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L37228 | 11:30 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h17 | 12:47 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y25640 | 11:42 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h20 | 1:02 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L36837 | 11:45 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h17 | 1:02 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y25835 | 12:12 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h16 | 1:28 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L36764 | 12:15 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h04 | 1:19 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L37231 | 12:30 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h18 | 1:48 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y25410 | 12:42 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h22 | 2:04 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L36843 | 12:45 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h16 | 2:01 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G90658 | 1:12 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h17 | 2:29 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L36769 | 1:15 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h02 | 2:17 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L37234 | 1:30 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h17 | 2:47 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y25641 | 1:42 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h21 | 3:03 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L36849 | 1:45 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h17 | 3:02 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y25837 | 2:12 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h22 | 3:34 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L36772 | 2:15 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h01 | 3:16 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L37237 | 2:30 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h16 | 3:46 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y25411 | 2:42 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h21 | 4:03 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L36854 | 2:45 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h18 | 4:03 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Why should you book Leeds to Manchester trains with Omio?
Transpennine Express as well as Northern Rail, East Midlands Railway, Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and more offer trains services from Leeds to Manchester.
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Why book with Omio vs Transpennine Express?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Transpennine Express, but also compare tickets for the likes of Northern Rail, East Midlands Railway, Northern Trains Limited or TransPennine Express to find the best option for your trip from Leeds to Manchester.
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Why book with Omio over Wanderu, Trip or Rome2rio?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Northern Rail, East Midlands Railway, Northern Trains Limited or TransPennine Express to find the best option for your trip from Leeds to Manchester.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Leeds to Manchester.
How far in advance should I book train tickets from Leeds to Manchester?
The best time to book your train from Leeds to Manchester is 56 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Leeds to Manchester route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Leeds to Manchester per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Leeds to Manchester.
Trains
from €13Buses
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Overview: Train from Leeds to Manchester
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Leeds to Manchester run on average 17 times per day, taking around 1h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €3 if you book in advance.
There are 17 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 57 km distance in 54m.
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
Distance 57 km |
Average train duration 1h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price €3 |
Trains per day 17 |
Direct trains 17 |
Fastest train 54m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 35 days |
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
Train companies: Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, East Midlands Railway, Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express from Leeds to Manchester trainsTranspennine Express, Northern Rail, East Midlands Railway, Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express trains will get you between Leeds and Manchester from €3. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Transpennine Express
About
Transpennine Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from Manchester and Liverpool to Scotland, the North East and Yorkshire. It offers a range of services, including express, regional and local trains. Express trains are the fastest, with journey times of up to three hours. Regional trains are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Local trains are the slowest, but offer the most stops. Transpennine Express offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, group and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Transpennine Express are Manchester to Edinburgh, Liverpool to Leeds and Manchester to York. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
54m
Cheapest Price
€7
Luggage included
2 large items and 1 small hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if service is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks, plus a small selection of hot and cold food items
Seat reservation
Seat reservations are free of charge and recommended for busy routes
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance booking service
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
Northern Rail
About
Northern Trains is a publicly owned train operating company in the United Kingdom, headquartered in York. It runs local and commuter services across the north of England, connecting regions including the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire, and the Humber coastline. As part of the National Rail network, Northern operates under a coordinated fare and ticketing system alongside other UK train companies.Ticket types include Advance, Off-Peak, Anytime Day, single, return, and season tickets, with only one class option available: Standard. Onboard amenities may include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and refreshments on select services. Popular routes include connections between major northern cities such as Manchester, Liverpool, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 16m
Cheapest Price
€3
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
See refund policy for ticket types
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on most services with drinks and snacks. Some stations have cafes and shops
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available but not mandatory. Free of charge when booking advance tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, passenger assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
East Midlands Railway
About
East Midlands Trains is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to the East Midlands, Yorkshire, and the North West. East Midlands Trains operates a fleet of Class 158, Class 156, Class 170, Class 222 and Class 180 diesel multiple units, as well as Class 222 Meridian electric multiple units. East Midlands Trains also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for East Midlands Trains are London to Nottingham, Sheffield, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee. Free for Advance ticket holders
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs must be on lead and require a ticket (£6 for day ticket)
Quiet zone
Northern Trains Limited
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 17m
Cheapest Price
€11
Northern Trains Limited frequency
15 a day
TransPennine Express
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
47m
Cheapest Price
€30
TransPennine Express frequency
36 a day
FAQs: Trains from Leeds to Manchester
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leeds to Manchester by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Manchester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Cheap train tickets from Leeds to Manchester can start from as little as €3 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Leeds to Manchester is €13; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by train from Leeds to Manchester is 54m to travel the 57 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest train from Leeds to Manchester leaves at 12:01 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest train from Leeds to Manchester leaves at 11:58 PM.
Yes,there are 17 direct trains a day from Leeds to Manchester with Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.
When taking a train from Leeds to Manchester, you can count on Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, East Midlands Railway, Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express for the best way to get you to Manchester. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between Leeds and Manchester and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
A day trip to Manchester from Leeds is worth doing with a journey time of 54m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from Leeds to Manchester is July.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Leeds and Manchester including taking a train and bus.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Leeds to Manchester
Leeds
Manchester
The major train station for departures in Leeds is Leeds. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Leeds for your trip from Leeds to Manchester.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Lockers
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Sat: 04:45 - 23:59
- Sun: 06:45 - 22:30
Wifi
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
Lockers
- Located on the main concourse. Services provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00.
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Dining
- Bagel Factory
- Caffè Nero
- KFC
- Leon
- McDonald's
- The Pasty Shop
- Starbucks
- Pret a Manger
- JD Wetherspoon
- Delice de France
Taxis
- Taxi: Taxi rank outside New Station Street entrance near the bus interchange.
- Accessible taxis: Taxi rank outside New Station Street entrance near the bus interchange.
Accessibility
- There are elevators or level access to all platforms in the whole station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
WC
- Toilets Location: Baby changing facilities are located in the accessible toilet on platform 12 on the South Concourse
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Hotel
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Leeds City Center
- The Queens Hotel
- Leeds Marriott Hotel
Ticket Office
- Mon - Sat: 04:45 - 23:59
- Sun: 06:45 - 22:30
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Platform 0 / 1 Platform 6 / 8 behind the lift Platform 12 / 15 Short stay car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Located on the North Concourse near the Wellington Street entrance. Open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Public transit options for Leeds
- Bus lines: 1, 16, 201, 229, 34, 5, 60, A1
- Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express
Burley Park
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityHotelLost and Found OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Distance to city center
2 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B station, Persons in wheelchairs can gain easy access onto both platforms. However to get onto the Harrogate bound platform you have to go a long way round it will take approx 5-7 minutes.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Cards Only - No Cash Accepted
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transit options for Burley Park
- Onward travel information: Bus stops located 5 mins away from station. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick up / drop off on Ashville Road adjacent to the station entrance towards Harrogate, opposite the station entrance towards Leeds.
- Metro: 0113 245 7676
Headingley
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityHotelLost and Found OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Distance to city center
3 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station. The conductor will carry out any assistance, please wait on the platform. This station has recently benefitted from the installation of lifts, level access to platform 1 with platform 2 being accessible using the lift and a short subway.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transit options for Headingley
- Onward travel information: There is a bus stop close to the station. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the Bus Stops on Kirkstall Lane close to the junction with the station approach road. (Station side for Leeds, opposite side for Harrogate)
- Metro: WYPTE 0113 245 7676
The major train station for arrivals in Manchester is Manchester Victoria. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Manchester Victoria for your journey to Manchester from Leeds.
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike RentalCar Rentalinformation
Address
Manchester Victoria station, Station Approach, Todd Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M3 1WYTicket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:30 - 22:00 Sunday 08:00 - 22:15
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - Step free access around the whole station via use of lifts between platforms 3-6, connection with Manchester Metrolink using ramps
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards Located near the ticket office.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: A key is available in the Duty's Manager's office.
- Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: on platform and approach
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transit options for Manchester Victoria
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick up point is on Station Approach (M3 1WY) directly outside the station main entrance, outside the M & S shop.
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar Rentalinformation
Address
Manchester Victoria station, Station Approach, Todd Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M3 1WYTicket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:30 - 22:00 Sunday 08:00 - 22:15
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - Step free access around the whole station via use of lifts between platforms 3-6, connection with Manchester Metrolink using ramps
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards Located near the ticket office.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: A key is available in the Duty's Manager's office.
- Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: on platform and approach
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transit options for Manchester Victoria
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick up point is on Station Approach (M3 1WY) directly outside the station main entrance, outside the M & S shop.
Amenities at train station
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 06:30 - 22:30
Distance to city center
13 kmShopping
- Type of shops available: Passport Photo Booth
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: re Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance from Meeting Point 1 (adjacent to the Station Booking Office) and throughout the railway station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Customers requiring assistance to access other services or to connect with terminals should request this from their airline or Manchester Airport Group. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible public telephones: In the station cafe on platforms 2 and 3
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts. The Ladies toilets are located at the end of Platform 3. The Gents toilets are located at the end of Platform 2. The National key toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: No cycle storage
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: ,Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 107 2149
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transit options for Manchester Airport
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail Replacement bus services depart from stands L & M of the adjacent Bus Station which is situated close to the ticket office.
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