How to travel from Manchester to Leeds

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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 $5. 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 $5, and a train costs an average of $5.

Distance: 35 miles (57 km)

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1h 51m

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from Manchester to Leeds

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

Our recommendation

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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.

  • National ExpressNX170
    9:55 AM1h15
    Manchester, Coach Station
    11:10 AMLeeds, Coach Station
    $101One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • National ExpressNX172
    11:59 PM1h31
    Manchester, Coach Station
    1:30 AMLeeds, Coach Station
    $91One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Transpennine ExpressL37176
    8:00 AM0h49
    Manchester Victoria (MCV)
    8:49 AMLeeds station (LDS)
    $371One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Northern RailY25413
    8:21 AM1h26
    Manchester Victoria (MCV)
    9:47 AMLeeds station (LDS)
    $171One-way
    0 transfers
  • Northern RailG92080
    8:36 AM1h28
    Manchester Victoria (MCV)
    10:04 AMLeeds station (LDS)
    $281One-way
    0 transfers
  • Transpennine ExpressL36945
    8:30 AM1h01
    Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    9:31 AMLeeds station (LDS)
    $291One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:20 AM1h10
    Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
    11:30 AMLeeds, Coach Station
    $121One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX171
    11:10 AM1h45
    Manchester, Coach Station
    12:55 PMLeeds, Coach Station
    $111One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX171
    8:25 AM1h45
    Manchester, Coach Station
    10:10 AMLeeds, Coach Station
    $91One-way
    0 transfers

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How to get from Manchester to Leeds

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Manchester to Leeds, 58,22% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Manchester to Leeds and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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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.

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There are 2 options to travel between Manchester and Leeds including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Manchester to Leeds is a train with an average price of $5 (€4).

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

A train is $0.37 (€0.30) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Manchester to Leeds costing on average $5 (€4).

The fastest way to travel from Manchester to Leeds is by bus with an average journey time of 1h 5m.

Other travel options to Leeds take longer:

Train takes on average 51m.

The distance from Manchester to Leeds is approximately 35 miles (57 km).
The average frequency per day from Manchester to Leeds is:
  • Around 32 trains per day.
  • Around 19 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Leeds 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 Manchester to Leeds:
  • Trains mostly depart from Manchester Victoria (MCV) and arrive in Leeds station (LDS).
  • Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Coach Station and arrive in Leeds, Coach Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Manchester to Leeds, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry, first_transpennine_express to go to Leeds by train.
  • Travel with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus, Bee Network to go to Leeds by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Manchester to Leeds with the following travel companies:
  • 32 direct trains per day with Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, first_transpennine_express.
  • 19 direct buses per day with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Manchester to Leeds often also extend their vacation to go to London, Edinburgh, Birmingham, York, Liverpool. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Leeds and these popular destinations at a great price.

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