How to get from Manchester to Leeds
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Manchester to Leeds by price and travel time.
- 69 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 1h 10m
- 21 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
1h 10m
direct
Bus
€6
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 19 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Manchester to Leeds. The most useful door-to-door route takes 1h 10m 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.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €4, on Tue, Oct 13.
69 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €26Reading date not recorded | 3h 10m2 transfers | See Train details |
| Bus | €4Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 1h 10mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€26Reading date not recorded3h 10m · 2 transfersSee Train details
- Bus€4Omio catalogue, Oct 201h 10m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Manchester to Leeds: 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.
- 1Manchester → Leedsbus
FlixBus·1h 10m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Manchester to Leeds
FlixBus runs 21 scheduled departures a day, the first at 06:00 and the last at 16:50.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 21 | 06:00 | 16:50 |
All departures
- 06:00
- 07:00
- 07:40
- 08:00
- 08:40
- 09:20
- 09:40
- 10:20
- 10:50
- 11:20
- 11:50
- 12:00
- 12:50
- 13:00
- 13:20
- 14:00
- 14:20
- 14:50
- 15:20
- 15:50
- 16:50
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
FlixBusManchester-LeedsBook →TransPennine ExpressManchester-BramleyBook →Airport shuttle busBramley-Leeds Bradford Airport, Leeds Bradford Airport-LeedsBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, TransPennine Express, Airport shuttle bus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Manchester to Leeds works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Manchester to Leeds, about 1h 10m. In total it's roughly €6 over 1h 10m, direct, no transfers.
Manchester to Leeds: common questions
How long does it take to get from Manchester to Leeds?
The most useful route takes about 1h 10m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Manchester to Leeds?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 06:00 and the last at 16:50, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Manchester to Leeds?
21 a day with FlixBus, between 06:00 and 16:50.
How far is Leeds from Manchester?
About 69 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Manchester to Leeds cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €4 to €6. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Manchester to Leeds?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, TransPennine Express, Airport shuttle bus.
Can you get from Manchester to Leeds without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 47m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Manchester to Leeds?
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: 19 Oct 2026