What is the cheapest way to get from Leeds to Manchester?

The cheapest way to get from Leeds to Manchester is to rideshare which costs £4 - £7 and takes 1h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Leeds to Manchester?

The fastest way to get from Leeds to Manchester is to train which takes 48 min and costs £5 - £25.

Is there a direct bus between Leeds and Manchester?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station station and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Leeds and Manchester?

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 48 min.

How far is it from Leeds to Manchester?

The distance between Leeds and Manchester is 42 miles. The road distance is 42.1 miles.

How do I travel from Leeds to Manchester without a car?

The best way to get from Leeds to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 48 min and costs £5 - £25.

How long does it take to get from Leeds to Manchester?

The train from Leeds to Manchester Victoria takes 48 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Leeds to Manchester bus from?

Leeds to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Leeds to Manchester train from?

Leeds to Manchester train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Leeds station.

Train or bus from Leeds to Manchester?

The best way to get from Leeds to Manchester is to train which takes 48 min and costs £5 - £25. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £5 - £19 and takes 1h 40m.

Where does the Leeds to Manchester bus arrive?

Leeds to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the Leeds to Manchester train arrive?

Leeds to Manchester train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Victoria station.

Can I drive from Leeds to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Leeds to Manchester is 42 miles. It takes approximately 49 min to drive from Leeds to Manchester.

How do I get a train ticket from Leeds to Manchester?

Book your Leeds to Manchester train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Leeds to Manchester?

Book your Leeds to Manchester bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3520+ hotels available in Manchester.

Can I share a ride from Leeds to Manchester?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Leeds and Manchester. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Leeds to Manchester - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, tram, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Leeds to Manchester by train, bus, rideshare, tram, car, or taxi

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
1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Victoriatrain Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
48 min
£5–25
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Leeds to Manchesterrideshare 43.6 mi
1h 9m
£4–7
Bus
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 171 / ...
1h 40m
£5–19
Train, tram
1. Take the train from Leeds to Rochdaletrain Leeds - Manchester Victoria / ...
2. Take the tram from Rochdale Railway Station to St Peter's Squaretram Pink Line
2h
£8–21
Drive 41.9 mi
1. Drive from Leeds to Manchestercar 41.9 mi
49 min
£11–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Leeds to Manchestertaxi 41.9 mi
49 min
£150–190

Leeds to Manchester by train

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Distance: 42.2 mi
Duration: 48 min

What companies run services between Leeds, England and Manchester, England?

TransPennine Express operates a train from Leeds to Manchester Victoria every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £12–25 and the journey takes 48 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 £5–19 and the journey takes 1h 40m. FlixBus also services this route 5 times a day.

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