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Compare train and bus for Manchester to Leeds
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Leeds 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 21m. 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 €4.
Distance: 57 km
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€12 Average price | €10 Average price Cheapest |
1h 53m Average total duration 1h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 51m Average total duration Fastest 1h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Manchester to Leeds by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Manchester to Leeds is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Manchester to Leeds
Travel to Leeds 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 Manchester to Leeds.
There are 2 ways to get from Manchester to Leeds: train or coach.
The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Leeds is by taking a coach with average ticket prices of €4 compared to other travel options to Leeds:
A coach is €1 less than a train with an average ticket price of €5 from Manchester to Leeds.
The fastest way from Manchester to Leeds is by train with an average journey time of 48 min.
There are alternative travel options to Leeds that take longer:
Taking a coach requires on average 1 h 10 min of travel time.
Leeds is approximately 57 km away from Manchester.
The average frequency per day from Manchester to Leeds is:
- 23 coaches a day.
- Around 46 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Manchester to Leeds as scheduled services by train or coach can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Manchester to Leeds:
- Coaches from Manchester to Leeds most often leave from Manchester, Coach Station and arrive in Leeds, Coach Station.
- Trains most often depart from Manchester at Manchester Piccadilly and arrive in Leeds at Leeds.
The following travel companies offer services from Manchester to Leeds:
- Megabus, National Express, FlixBus or Bee Network can take you to Leeds by coach. If searching for a good deal on coaches, you can find tickets for FlixBus from Manchester to Leeds for €4.
- Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express or first_transpennine_express can take you to Leeds by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Northern Rail (3) from Manchester to Leeds for €5.
Yes, there are direct routes from Manchester to Leeds with the following travel companies:
- You'll find 21 direct coaches a day to Leeds with Megabus, National Express or FlixBus.
- You can find 46 direct trains per day to take to Leeds with Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express or first_transpennine_express.
Direct services to Leeds tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
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