The average bus between Manchester Airport (MAN) and Cross Gates takes 2h 28m and the fastest bus takes 2h 4m. There is a bus service every few hours from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cross Gates. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run hourly between Manchester Airport (MAN) and Cross Gates. The earliest departure is at 3:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester Airport (MAN) is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Cross Gates at 4:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and take an average of 2h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cross Gates. However, there are services departing from Manchester Airport (MAN) station and arriving at Cross Gates station via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cross Gates bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Airport The Station.
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cross Gates bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.
The distance between Manchester Airport (MAN) and Cross Gates is 73.2 km. The road distance is 91 km.
National Express operates a bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station hourly. Tickets cost £10–24 and the journey takes 1h 45m. FlixBus also services this route every 4 hours.