How to travel from Leeds to Manchester

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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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€13

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€6

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1h 49m

Average total duration

1h 19m

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1h 48m

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1h 18m

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from Leeds to Manchester

How to get from Leeds to Manchester by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Leeds to Manchester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:30 AM1h00
    Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop
    7:30 AMManchester, Shudehill Interchange
    61One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:30 AM1h00
    Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop
    7:30 AMManchester, Shudehill Interchange
    61One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Transpennine ExpressG16300
    9:00 AM0h58
    Leeds station (LDS)
    9:58 AMManchester Victoria (MCV)
    161One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Northern RailG89368
    8:42 PM1h17
    Leeds station (LDS)
    9:59 PMManchester Victoria (MCV)
    101One-way
    0 transfers
  • Northern RailG89193
    9:19 PM1h17
    Leeds station (LDS)
    10:36 PMManchester Victoria (MCV)
    121One-way
    0 transfers
  • Northern RailG89103
    1:42 PM1h18
    Leeds station (LDS)
    3:00 PMManchester Victoria (MCV)
    121One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:50 AM1h10
    Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop
    9:00 AMManchester, Shudehill Interchange
    61One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX170
    9:10 PM1h10
    Leeds, Coach Station
    10:20 PMManchester, Coach Station
    71One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX170
    6:55 PM1h10
    Leeds, Coach Station
    8:05 PMManchester, Coach Station
    71One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Leeds to Manchester

Travel to Manchester easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Leeds to Manchester.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Leeds and Manchester including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Leeds to Manchester is a bus with an average price of €6.

This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Manchester:

A bus is €6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Manchester costing on average €13.

The fastest way to travel from Leeds to Manchester is by bus with an average journey time of 1h 18m.

Other travel options to Manchester take longer:

Train takes on average 1h 19m.

The Leeds to Manchester distance is approximately 57 km.
The average frequency per day from Leeds to Manchester is:
  • Around 19 buses per day.
  • Around 17 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leeds and Manchester as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Leeds to Manchester:
  • Trains mostly depart from Leeds station (LDS) and arrive in Manchester Victoria (MCV).
  • Buses mostly depart from Leeds, Coach Station and arrive in Manchester, Coach Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Leeds to Manchester, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, East Midlands Railway, Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express to go to Manchester by train.
  • Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Manchester by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Leeds to Manchester with the following travel companies:
  • 17 direct trains per day with Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express.
  • 18 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Leeds to Manchester often also extend their vacation to go to London, Liverpool, Paris, Edinburgh, Glasgow. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Manchester and these popular destinations at a great price.

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