The average train between Leeds and Manchester Central takes 1h 1m and the fastest train takes 59 min. There is a train service every few hours from Leeds to Manchester Central. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Leeds and Manchester Central. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leeds is at 10:28 PM which arrives into Manchester Central at 11:49 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Leeds station and arriving at Manchester Central station. Services depart hourly, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 1h 1m.
Leeds to Manchester Central train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Leeds station.
Leeds to Manchester Central train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Oxford Road station.
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The distance between Leeds and Manchester Central is 58.3 km. The road distance is 70 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Leeds to Manchester Oxford Road hourly. Tickets cost £15–27 and the journey takes 1h.