The average train between Manchester and Leeds takes 1h 6m and the fastest train takes 45 min. The train runs at least 6 times per hour from Manchester to Leeds. 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 10 minutes between Manchester and Leeds. The earliest departure is at 8:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 11:32 PM which arrives into Leeds at 12:28 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Manchester station and arriving at Leeds station. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 1h 6m.
Manchester to Leeds train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Victoria station.
Manchester to Leeds train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Leeds station.
Book your Manchester to Leeds train tickets online with TransPennine Express and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Manchester and Leeds is 57.4 km. The road distance is 68 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Victoria to Leeds every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £15–26 and the journey takes 49 min. Northern Trains Limited also services this route every 30 minutes.
