The average train between Leeds and Manchester takes 1h 5m and the fastest train takes 47 min. The train runs at least 5 times per hour from Leeds 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.
Trains run every 15 minutes between Leeds and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 1:12 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Leeds is at 8:12 PM which arrives into Manchester at 9:29 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Leeds station and arriving at Manchester station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 1h 5m.
Leeds to Manchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Leeds station.
Leeds to Manchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Manchester Victoria station.
Book your Leeds to Manchester train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Leeds and Manchester is 57.4 km. The road distance is 68 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Leeds to Manchester Victoria every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £15–26 and the journey takes 48 min. Northern Trains Limited also services this route every 30 minutes.
