The average train between Manchester and Leeuwarden takes 11h 1m and the fastest train takes 9h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Manchester to Leeuwarden. 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 twice daily between Manchester and Leeuwarden. The earliest departure is at 8:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 3:35 PM which arrives into Leeuwarden at 8:44 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 11h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Manchester to Leeuwarden? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Leeuwarden. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Leeuwarden station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 1m.
Manchester to Leeuwarden train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Leeuwarden train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Leeuwarden station.
Book your Manchester to Leeuwarden train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Manchester and Leeuwarden is 534.8 km. The road distance is 1,074 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Leeuwarden via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Amsterdam Centraal, Amsterdam, Centraal Station, Amsterdam, Station Zuid, and Amsterdam Zuid in around 10h 34m.