The cheapest and fastest trains from Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Airport (MIA)
Cheapest price
€17
Average price
€23
Fastest journey
1 h 24 m
Average duration
1 h 35 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
68 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Airport (MIA) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Airport (MIA) will cost around €23 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €17.
Of the 6 trains that leave Leeds station (LDS) for Manchester Airport (MIA) on Fri, Nov 07, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Nov 07 the direct trains cover the 68 km distance in an average of 1 h 35 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 24 m .
On Fri, Nov 07 the slowest trains will take 1 h 45 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.
Y03886 · Y03167
C26272 · C26563
C26257 · C26578
C26318+
Y05748
C27208 · C26265+
Y05795
C26877
C27208 · C26265+
Y05795
C26272 · C26563
C26257 · C26578
C26318+
Y05748Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Airport (MIA)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Airport (MIA) 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 train which can get you there in 1h 33m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €4, and a train costs an average of €10.
Distance: 68 km
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2h 3m Average total duration Fastest 1h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 7m Average total duration 1h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Airport (MIA) train times
The table below shows live departures for Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Airport (MIA) trains for today, Thursday, November 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 2:17 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 2h40 | 4:57 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:42 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 2h20 | 12:02 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:15 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 2h54 | 1:09 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, November 7 | |||||
C26272 · C26563 | On time 6:08 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h37 | 7:45 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
C27208 · C26265+ Y05795 | On time 6:30 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h30 | 8:00 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 transfers | |
C26877 | On time 6:45 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h24 | 8:09 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C26257 · C26578 | On time 7:06 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h38 | 8:44 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
C26318+ Y05748 | On time 7:15 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h45 | 9:00 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
Y03886 · Y03167 | On time 7:18 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 2h39 | 9:57 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Airport (MIA)
Trains from Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Airport (MIA) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €10 but you can travel from only €4 by bus.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:11, the last at 22:15. The fastest train covers the 68 km distance in 1h 27m.
Distance 68 km |
Average train duration 1h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price €10 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 1h 27m |
First train 01:11 |
Last train 22:15 |
Train companies: TransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3), first_transpennine_express from Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Airport (MIA) trainsTransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3), first_transpennine_express trains will get you between Leeds station (LDS) and Manchester Airport (MIA) from €4. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Airport (MIA)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Airport (MIA) 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 Airport (MIA), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Airport (MIA)
- Mon - Sat: 04:45 - 23:59
- Sun: 06:45 - 22:30
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Located on the main concourse. Services provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Bagel Factory
- Caffè Nero
- KFC
- Leon
- McDonald's
- The Pasty Shop
- Starbucks
- Pret a Manger
- JD Wetherspoon
- Delice de France
- 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.
- There are elevators or level access to all platforms in the whole station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
- 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
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Leeds City Center
- The Queens Hotel
- Leeds Marriott Hotel
- Mon - Sat: 04:45 - 23:59
- Sun: 06:45 - 22:30
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Platform 0 / 1 Platform 6 / 8 behind the lift Platform 12 / 15 Short stay car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located on the North Concourse near the Wellington Street entrance. Open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
- Bus lines: 1, 16, 201, 229, 34, 5, 60, A1
- Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 06:30 - 22:30
- Type of shops available: Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: No
- 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
- 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
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: No cycle storage
- Storage CCTV: No
- 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
- 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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