How to get from Leeds to Manchester
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Leeds to Manchester by price and travel time.
- 69 km as the crow flies
- 21 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Route details last verified on 27 September 2026.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Leeds to Manchester: bus. The two cities are about 69 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 27 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
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69 km
Leeds to Manchester: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Leeds → Manchesterbus
FlixBus·1h 10m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departures from Leeds to Manchester
FlixBus runs 21 scheduled departures a day, the first at 09:10 and the last at 22:30.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 21 | 09:10 | 22:30 |
All departures
- 09:10
- 10:10
- 11:10
- 12:00
- 13:00
- 14:00
- 14:20
- 15:20
- 15:30
- 16:20
- 16:30
- 17:30
- 17:50
- 18:50
- 19:10
- 19:50
- 20:10
- 20:30
- 21:10
- 21:30
- 22:30
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Oct 20
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Leeds to Manchester works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Leeds to Manchester, about 1h 10m. In total it's roughly €6 over 1h 10m, direct, no transfers.
Leeds to Manchester: common questions
When is the first bus from Leeds to Manchester?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 09:10 and the last at 22:30, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Leeds to Manchester?
21 a day with FlixBus, between 09:10 and 22:30.
How far is Manchester from Leeds?
About 69 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Leeds to Manchester?
On this route you travel with FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Leeds to Manchester?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 27 Sep 2026