How to get from Leeds to Manchester
A real 1-leg route: bus. Door to door 2h, from €12.
We compared the ways to travel from Leeds to Manchester. The most useful door-to-door route takes 2h by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 69 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
This fare comes from a search on September 1, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
Leeds to Manchester: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
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FlixBus·2h
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
How the trip from Leeds to Manchester works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Leeds to Manchester, about 2h. In total it's roughly €12 over 2h, direct, no transfers.
Along the way to Manchester
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Omio's own lowest fares, one per mode. These are starting prices for the route in general, not for a date you picked, and they are refreshed once a day.
Omio last refreshed these on Fri, Sep 4
Who runs Leeds to Manchester
On this route you travel with FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
Leeds to Manchester: common questions
How long does it take to get from Leeds to Manchester?+−
The most useful route takes about 2h by bus, with no transfer.
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.
How much does Leeds to Manchester cost?+−
The best price in our latest search was €12. The exact fare depends on your travel date.
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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