Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Leeds station (LDS) train with Transpennine Express

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Leeds station (LDS)

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Nov 01
Cheapest price on Nov 01
€17
Average ticket price on Nov 01
€25
Fastest journey on Nov 01
1 h 1 m
Average journey duration on Nov 01
1 h 7 m
Trains on Nov 01
26
Distance
57 km
Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train 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 €25 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €17.

Fast trains

On Sun, Nov 01, we found 26 trains from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Leeds station (LDS), including 15 direct services.

On Sun, Nov 01 the direct trains cover the 57 km distance in an average of 1 h 7 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 1 m .

On Sun, Nov 01 the slowest trains 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.

  • Transpennine ExpressC24632
    0 transfers
  • Transpennine ExpressG15857 · G16017
    1 transfer
  • Transpennine ExpressC24448
    0 transfers
  • Transpennine ExpressC24774 · C24448
    1 transfer
  • Transpennine ExpressG15856 · C24632
    1 transfer

Journey information

Overview: Train from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Leeds station (LDS)

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Trains from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Leeds station (LDS) run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €5 but you can travel from only €4 by bus.

There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:44, the last at 22:58. The fastest train covers the 57 km distance in 44m.

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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €4
Distance
57 km
Average train duration
1h 11m
Cheapest ticket price
€5
Trains per day
4
Direct trains
3
Fastest train
44m
First train
1:44 AM
Last train
10:58 PM
Cheapest Month
May
Cheapest Day
Sat
High Season
Jan - Mar
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Tue
Least Busy Day
Mon
Best time to book
14 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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €4

Live departures

Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Leeds station (LDS) train times

The table below shows live departures for Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Leeds station (LDS) trains for today, Saturday, October 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
Transpennine ExpressG15860
On time
10:52 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h00
11:52 PM Leeds station (LDS)
0 transfersDirect
Sunday, November 1
Transpennine ExpressC248088:14 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h01
9:15 AM Leeds station (LDS)0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressG162058:31 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h08
9:39 AM Leeds station (LDS)0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressG15835 · C2459611:00 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h10
12:10 PM Leeds station (LDS)1 transfer
Transpennine ExpressC2460012:01 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h09
1:10 PM Leeds station (LDS)0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressG1599812:55 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h15
2:10 PM Leeds station (LDS)0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressG15799 · G159981:00 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h10
2:10 PM Leeds station (LDS)1 transfer
Transpennine ExpressG160091:53 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h17
3:10 PM Leeds station (LDS)0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressG15819 · G160092:00 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h10
3:10 PM Leeds station (LDS)1 transfer
Transpennine ExpressG160122:53 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h17
4:10 PM Leeds station (LDS)0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressG15855 · G160123:00 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h10
4:10 PM Leeds station (LDS)1 transfer
Transpennine ExpressG160173:53 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h17
5:10 PM Leeds station (LDS)0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressG15857 · G160174:00 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h10
5:10 PM Leeds station (LDS)1 transfer
Transpennine ExpressC246324:53 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h17
6:10 PM Leeds station (LDS)0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressG15856 · C246325:00 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h10
6:10 PM Leeds station (LDS)1 transfer
Transpennine ExpressC246385:53 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h17
7:10 PM Leeds station (LDS)0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressC24750 · C246386:00 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h10
7:10 PM Leeds station (LDS)1 transfer
Transpennine ExpressG160076:53 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h17
8:10 PM Leeds station (LDS)0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressG15849 · G160077:00 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h10
8:10 PM Leeds station (LDS)1 transfer
Transpennine ExpressG160037:53 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h15
9:08 PM Leeds station (LDS)0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressC24761 · G160038:00 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h08
9:08 PM Leeds station (LDS)1 transfer
Transpennine ExpressG158658:53 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h16
10:09 PM Leeds station (LDS)0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressC24768 · G158658:58 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h11
10:09 PM Leeds station (LDS)1 transfer
Transpennine ExpressC244489:53 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h17
11:10 PM Leeds station (LDS)0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressC24774 · C244489:55 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h15
11:10 PM Leeds station (LDS)1 transfer

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Why should you book Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Leeds station (LDS) trains with Omio?

Transpennine Express as well as Northern Rail offer trains services from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Leeds station (LDS).
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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 to find the best option for your trip from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Leeds station (LDS).
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  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Northern Rail to find the best option for your trip from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Leeds station (LDS).
  • Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Leeds station (LDS).

Train companies: Transpennine Express, Northern Rail from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Leeds station (LDS) trainsTranspennine Express, Northern Rail trains will get you between Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and Leeds station (LDS) from €4. 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 Transpennine Express Duration
44m
Cheapest Transpennine Express Price
€9
Transpennine Express frequency
4 a day
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 Northern Rail Duration
1h 15m
Cheapest Northern Rail Price
€5
Northern Rail frequency
2 a day
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

Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and Leeds station (LDS)

Review the details behind your booking, from operators and ticket rules to luggage, onboard amenities, accessibility, and route-specific travel policies.

When taking a train from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Leeds station (LDS), you can count on Transpennine Express, Northern Rail for the best way to get you to Leeds station (LDS). You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and Leeds station (LDS) and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

FAQs: Trains 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 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 Leeds station (LDS), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Leeds station (LDS) can start from as little as €5 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Leeds station (LDS) is €21; 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 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Leeds station (LDS) is 44m 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 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Leeds station (LDS) leaves at 1:44 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The latest train from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Leeds station (LDS) leaves at 10:58 PM.
Yes,there are 3 direct trains a day from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Leeds station (LDS) with Transpennine Express, Northern Rail. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.
Yes, there are multiple high-speed train options for your journey from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Leeds station (LDS). You can choose between Transpennine Express. Transpennine Express trains take around 44m
A day trip to Leeds station (LDS) from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) is worth doing with a journey time of 44m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and Leeds station (LDS) including taking a bus and train.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Leeds station (LDS)

Most Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Leeds station (LDS) trains use the Manchester Victoria to Leeds station pair. Use this guide to compare Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and Leeds station (LDS) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Manchester
Arrival train stations in Leeds
Manchester PiccadillyPiccadilly Station Approach, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M60 7RA, United Kingdom+44 3457114141WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Manchester Piccadilly from Manchester city centre

Bus201, 203, 202, 205 · 1m · €2 · every ~56 min
TramBlue Line, Red Line, Pink Line, Purple Line, Yellow Line · 3m · €2 · every ~47 min

Manchester Piccadilly train station facilities and services

Manchester Piccadilly has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Carluccio’s, Hotel Chocolat, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Costa Coffee, Pret a Manger, Upper Crust, McDonald's, & more

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi. ATMs are there are ATM machines on the main concourse, Platform 10 and on the mezzanine level.

Tickets and information

The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30, Sun: 07:00 - 22:30. Information desks are located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Piccadilly: There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly, Premier Inn Manchester City, Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly.

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