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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester Airport to Leeds
- Cheapest price on Nov 12
- €16
- Average ticket price on Nov 12
- €26
- Fastest journey on Nov 12
- 1 h 26 m
- Average journey duration on Nov 12
- 1 h 26 m
- Trains on Nov 12
- 42
- Distance
- 68 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester Airport 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 Airport to Leeds will cost around €26 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €16.
On Thu, Nov 12, we found 42 trains from Manchester Airport to Leeds, including 12 direct services.
On Thu, Nov 12 the direct trains cover the 68 km distance in an average of 1 h 26 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 26 m .
On Thu, Nov 12 the slowest trains will take 1 h 26 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.
G160017:44 PM 1h26 Manchester Airport (MIA) 9:10 PM Leeds station (LDS) €16 1 One-way 0 transfers- W85208 · G15988
6:04 PM 1h45 Manchester Airport (MIA) 7:49 PM Leeds station (LDS) €18 1 One-way 1 transfer - C24372 · C24929
7:04 PM 1h44 Manchester Airport (MIA) 8:48 PM Leeds station (LDS) €18 1 One-way 1 transfer - G16016
6:44 PM 1h26 Manchester Airport (MIA) 8:10 PM Leeds station (LDS) €19 1 One-way 0 transfers - C24631
4:44 PM 1h27 Manchester Airport (MIA) 6:11 PM Leeds station (LDS) €19 1 One-way 0 transfers
- G15896
8:44 AM 1h26 Manchester Airport (MIA) 10:10 AM Leeds station (LDS) €27 1 One-way 0 transfers - G16016
6:44 PM 1h26 Manchester Airport (MIA) 8:10 PM Leeds station (LDS) €19 1 One-way 0 transfers - C24637
5:44 PM 1h26 Manchester Airport (MIA) 7:10 PM Leeds station (LDS) €21 1 One-way 0 transfers - C24590
9:44 AM 1h26 Manchester Airport (MIA) 11:10 AM Leeds station (LDS) €27 1 One-way 0 transfers - C24597
10:44 AM 1h26 Manchester Airport (MIA) 12:10 PM Leeds station (LDS) €25 1 One-way 0 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester Airport to Leeds
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Trains from Manchester Airport to Leeds run on average 11 times per day, taking around 1h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €3 if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:28, the last at 22:41. The fastest train covers the 68 km distance in 57m.
Distance 68 km |
Average train duration 1h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price €3 |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 57m |
First train 3:28 AM |
Last train 10:41 PM |
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Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 21 days |
Live departures
Manchester Airport to Leeds train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester Airport to Leeds trains for today, Wednesday, November 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W84648 · W85238 | On time 5:43 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h51 | 7:34 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 1 transfer | |
 G89542+W85238 | 5:48 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h46 | 7:34 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 1 transfer | |
| W85164 · G15866 | 6:03 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h46 | 7:49 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 1 transfer | |
| G15888 | 6:44 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h27 | 8:11 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W85165 · W85242 | 7:04 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h27 | 8:31 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 1 transfer | |
| G15897 | 7:44 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h26 | 9:10 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W85168 · W85249 | 8:04 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h27 | 9:31 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 1 transfer | |
| G15896 | 8:44 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h26 | 10:10 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G89564+P00051 | 8:48 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h53 | 10:41 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 1 transfer | |
| G89564 · L89250+P00051 | 8:48 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h53 | 10:41 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 2 transfers | |
| W85170 · G15861 | 9:04 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h46 | 10:50 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 1 transfer | |
| C24590 | 9:44 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h26 | 11:10 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W85182 · C24909 | 12:04 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h44 | 1:48 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1 transfer | |
| C24608 | 12:44 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h26 | 2:10 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G89597+P00053 | 12:48 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h51 | 2:39 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1 transfer | |
| G89597 · L89262+P00053 | 12:48 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h51 | 2:39 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 2 transfers | |
| W85188 · G15955 | 1:04 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h44 | 2:48 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1 transfer | |
| G16023 | 1:44 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h26 | 3:10 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W85191 · G15953 | 2:04 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h44 | 3:48 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1 transfer | |
| C24619 | 2:44 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h26 | 4:10 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W85196 · W85294 | 3:04 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h30 | 4:34 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1 transfer | |
| G16020 | 3:44 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h26 | 5:10 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W85201 · W85303 | 4:04 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h29 | 5:33 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1 transfer | |
| W85201 · G15948 | 4:04 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h43 | 5:47 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1 transfer | |
| C24631 | 4:44 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h27 | 6:11 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W85206 · C24924 | 5:04 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h45 | 6:49 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1 transfer | |
| W85206 · G16244 | 5:04 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h28 | 6:32 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1 transfer | |
| C24637 | 5:44 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h26 | 7:10 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FAQs: Trains from Manchester Airport to Leeds
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popular train stations
Popular train stations from Manchester Airport to Leeds
Most Manchester Airport to Leeds trains use the Manchester Victoria to Leeds station pair, with some services arriving at Burley Park. Use this guide to compare Manchester Airport and Leeds train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Leeds from Leeds city centre
Leeds train station facilities and services
Leeds has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Bagel Factory, Caffè Nero, KFC, Leon, McDonald's, The Pasty Shop, Starbucks, Pret a Manger, JD Wetherspoon, Delice de France
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located in the West Footbridge and South Concourse.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:45 - 23:59, Sun: 06:45 - 22:30. Information desks are located on the North Concourse near the Wellington Street entrance. Open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is located on the main concourse. Services provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Leeds: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Leeds: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Leeds: There are elevators or level access to all platforms in the whole station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Leeds City Center, The Queens Hotel, Leeds Marriott Hotel.
Getting to Burley Park from Leeds city centre
Burley Park is 2 km from Leeds city centre. Public transport options include:
Burley Park train station facilities and services
Burley Park has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Burley Park.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Burley Park: Parking, Taxis.
Bike and car services
Available at Burley Park: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Burley Park: 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.
Getting to Headingley from Leeds city centre
Headingley is 3 km from Leeds city centre. Public transport options include:
Headingley train station facilities and services
Headingley has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Headingley.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Headingley: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Headingley: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Headingley: 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.
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