The average bus between Leeds University and Manchester takes 1h 46m and the fastest bus takes 1h 21m. There is a bus service every few hours from Leeds University to Manchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run hourly between Leeds University and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leeds University is at 11:25 PM which arrives into Manchester at 3:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Cultural B and take an average of 1h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Leeds University to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Leeds University station and arriving at Manchester station via Manchester Central Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.
Leeds University to Manchester bus services, operated by First Leeds, depart from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.
Leeds University to Manchester bus services, operated by First Leeds, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
The distance between Leeds University and Manchester is 58 km. The road distance is 71 km.
National Express operates a bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Station hourly. Tickets cost £8–19 and the journey takes 1h 15m.