How much does a train ticket from Manchester to Leeds cost?

The average train ticket price from Manchester to Leeds is $27. The best way to find train tickets from Manchester to Leeds is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the train trip from Manchester to Leeds?

A train trip between Manchester and Leeds is around 1h 20m, although the fastest train will take about 44m. This is the time it takes to travel the 36 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains are there between Manchester and Leeds?

The number of trains from Manchester to Leeds can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 26. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Manchester to Leeds by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which train companies travel from Manchester to Leeds?

When taking the train from Manchester to Leeds, you can travel comfortably and safely with Transpennine Express, Northern.

What are the best sights and things to do in Leeds?

Once in Leeds, you can exploring the city. The top sights and things to do are Park Square, Kirkgate Market, The Royal Armouries, Roundhay Park, Leeds Art Gallery.

Train Manchester to Leeds from $6

TodayAug 20

from $15

TomorrowAug 21

from $16

FriAug 22

from $12

SatAug 23

from $12

SunAug 24

from $15

MonAug 25

from $10

TueAug 26

from $13

WedAug 27

from $13

Trains leaving tomorrow

One passenger / one way

This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
Departure time: August 21 at 3:21pm
Departure city: Manchester
Departure location: Manchester Victoria
Arrival time: August 21 at 4:41pm
Destination city: Leeds
Destination location: Leeds
Operated by: Northern
Vehicle: TrainDuration: 1h 20m
This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
Departure time: August 21 at 3:00pm
Departure city: Manchester
Departure location: Manchester Victoria
Arrival time: August 21 at 3:46pm
Destination city: Leeds
Destination location: Leeds
Operated by: Transpennine Express
Vehicle: TrainDuration: 46m
Departure time: August 21 at 7:00am
Departure city: Manchester
Departure location: Manchester Victoria
Arrival time: August 21 at 7:49am
Destination city: Leeds
Destination location: Leeds
Operated by: Transpennine Express
Vehicle: TrainDuration: 49m
Departure time: August 21 at 7:21am
Departure city: Manchester
Departure location: Manchester Victoria
Arrival time: August 21 at 8:42am
Destination city: Leeds
Destination location: Leeds
Operated by: Northern
Vehicle: TrainDuration: 1h 21m
Departure time: August 21 at 7:00am
Departure city: Manchester
Departure location: Manchester Victoria
Arrival time: August 21 at 7:49am
Destination city: Leeds
Destination location: Leeds
Operated by: Transpennine Express
Vehicle: TrainDuration: 49m

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Compare 3 ways to go from Manchester to Leeds.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$7 - $21	Average Duration1h 33m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Cheapest
Train	Average Price$7 - $83	Average Duration1h 20m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Most eco-friendly
Carpool	Average Price$7 - $10	Average Duration50m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends carpooling from Manchester to Leeds

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Leeds. The journey takes about 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $7, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

50mAverage Duration

$7Cheapest ticket

2kgCO₂ emissions

Train Manchester to Leeds: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$27

Average train trip duration1h 20m

Number of daily trains26

Earliest train departure6:55am

Distance36 miles (57 km)

Latest train departure11:59pm

Train Companies

Transpennine Express

3.5/519 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi5

Based on 19 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the staff and the seats but often complained with the timeliness. Transpennine Express ticket prices on this trip start at $15

National Express Manchester Leeds recent customer reviews

Firstly the bus was on time that I enjoyed, but on finding out third, fourth & fifth hand, we found out the driver had been assaulted by a passenger therefore he called the police. This wasn’t my issue, u understand a crimes had been committed and it was the police to collect as much information for the driver, in regards to the assault. There was no professionalism with the coach drivers, passengers are coming from a long journey, and this is the only mode of transport that does not keep their customer informed/ updated. Finally after over an hour, another driver was called out to replace the assaulted driver, by this time another coach turned up going to Leeds but going via Bradford and many other stops, this was at 10:26 and the driver of that coach said we’d arrive in Leeds at 13:00pm. I’d already been delayed and as you can imagine just wanted to get home. The lack of information to the passengers was a disappointment, and I fully understand procedures need to be followed but keeping the passengers informed would’ve been more respectable from National Express

Millicent P.

July 10, 2025

I arrived the Airport Station very early. I took NX170 departing by 12:05 noon instead of the original booking NX171 leaving by 13:20. The driver was friendly and helpful. One negative comment is that no sign of “National Express” was shown on the bus bays A, B, C.

Kwong-chuk T.

February 6, 2025

Could not use the service because my flight was delayed and the ticket Could not be used for the next available bus so I lost money for nothing.

Harry L.

September 19, 2024

Northern

4/525 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.5

Cleanliness5

Wifi2.8

Based on 25 reviews, the company was rated 4 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the staff and the cleanliness but often complained with the wifi. Northern ticket prices on this trip start at $7

National Express Manchester Leeds recent customer reviews

Firstly the bus was on time that I enjoyed, but on finding out third, fourth & fifth hand, we found out the driver had been assaulted by a passenger therefore he called the police. This wasn’t my issue, u understand a crimes had been committed and it was the police to collect as much information for the driver, in regards to the assault. There was no professionalism with the coach drivers, passengers are coming from a long journey, and this is the only mode of transport that does not keep their customer informed/ updated. Finally after over an hour, another driver was called out to replace the assaulted driver, by this time another coach turned up going to Leeds but going via Bradford and many other stops, this was at 10:26 and the driver of that coach said we’d arrive in Leeds at 13:00pm. I’d already been delayed and as you can imagine just wanted to get home. The lack of information to the passengers was a disappointment, and I fully understand procedures need to be followed but keeping the passengers informed would’ve been more respectable from National Express

Millicent P.

July 10, 2025

I arrived the Airport Station very early. I took NX170 departing by 12:05 noon instead of the original booking NX171 leaving by 13:20. The driver was friendly and helpful. One negative comment is that no sign of “National Express” was shown on the bus bays A, B, C.

Kwong-chuk T.

February 6, 2025

Could not use the service because my flight was delayed and the ticket Could not be used for the next available bus so I lost money for nothing.

Harry L.

September 19, 2024

Train and bus companies in GB:RegioJet, FlixTrain, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Northern, Transpennine Express, London North Eastern Railway

Manchester to Leeds Train

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

08/18

$31

08/19

$15

Today

$14

08/21

$15

08/22

$12

08/23

$12

08/24

$14

08/25

$9

The cheapest trip from Manchester to Leeds was searched and found on Aug 25, 2025 with a price of $9

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Manchester to Leeds, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $9 to $77 for a train ticket from Manchester to Leeds based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $9 which is on 2025-08-25.

Usually RDG_FIRST_TRANSPENNINE_EXPRESS will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Manchester and Leeds is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Leeds.

Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Leeds, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Manchester and Leeds, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Manchester to Leeds while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

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Train Manchester to Leeds: Trip Overview

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National Express Manchester Leeds recent customer reviews

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Frequently asked questions for your trip Manchester - Leeds

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What are the best sights and things to do in Leeds?

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