There are 6 ways to get from Leeds University to Manchester by train, bus, car, taxi, or rideshare
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Victoriatrain Leeds - Manchester Airport / ...
1h 11m£12–26Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Leeds to Manchester42.9 mi
1h 29m£4–7Bus
- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
1h 56m£8–14Drive 42.7 mi
- Drive from Leeds University to Manchestercar 42.7 mi
50 min£11–16Taxi
- Take the taxi from Leeds University to Manchestertaxi 42.7 mi
50 min£180–230Train via Salford Central
- Take the train from Leeds to Salford Centraltrain Leeds - Wigan Wallgate / ...
2h 46m£18–32
Leeds University to Manchester by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Leeds University to Manchester is to rideshare which costs £4 - £7 and takes 1h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Leeds University to Manchester is to drive which takes 50 min and costs £10 - £16.
No, there is no direct bus from Leeds University to Manchester station. However, there are services departing from Leeds University and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 56m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Leeds and arriving at Manchester Victoria. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 50 min.
The distance between Leeds University and Manchester is 44 miles. The road distance is 42.9 miles.
The best way to get from Leeds University to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 1h 11m and costs £12 - £26.
The train from Leeds to Manchester Victoria takes 50 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.
Leeds University to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.
Leeds University to Manchester train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Leeds station.
The best way to get from Leeds University to Manchester is to train which takes 1h 11m and costs £12 - £26. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £8 - £14 and takes 1h 56m.
What companies run services between Leeds University, England and Manchester, England?
TransPennine Express operates a train from Leeds to Manchester Victoria every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £12–20 and the journey takes 50 min. Northern Trains Limited also services this route every 30 minutes. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Station hourly. Tickets cost £6–12 and the journey takes 1h 15m.
Train from Leeds to Manchester Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £12–20
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Leeds to Manchester Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £13–26
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Leeds to Salford Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–12
- Website
- National Express
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- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Leeds to Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Estimated price
- £180–230
Amber Cars
- Phone
- +44 113 202 2112
- Website
- amber-cars.co.uk
Central Cars
- Phone
- +44 1132 523 523
- Website
- taxileeds.com
Streamline-Telecabs
- Phone
- +44 113 244 3322
- Website
- streamlinetelecabs.co.uk
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Booking & Getting There
Leeds University to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
Leeds University to Manchester train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Victoria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Leeds University to Manchester is 43 miles. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from Leeds University to Manchester.
There are 3588+ hotels available in Manchester.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Leeds University and Manchester. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.