What is the cheapest way to get from City of Leeds to Manchester?

The cheapest way to get from City of Leeds to Manchester is to rideshare which costs £4 - £7 and takes 1h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from City of Leeds to Manchester?

The fastest way to get from City of Leeds to Manchester is to drive which takes 50 min and costs £10 - £15.

Is there a direct bus between City of Leeds and Manchester?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station station and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 15m.

Is there a direct train between City of Leeds and Manchester?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Leeds and arriving at Manchester Victoria. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 20m.

How far is it from City of Leeds to Manchester?

The distance between City of Leeds and Manchester is 43 miles. The road distance is 42.2 miles.

How do I travel from City of Leeds to Manchester without a car?

The best way to get from City of Leeds to Manchester without a car is to bus which takes 1h 15m and costs £4 - £20.

How long does it take to get from City of Leeds to Manchester?

The bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Station takes 1h 15m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the City of Leeds to Manchester bus from?

City of Leeds to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where do I catch the City of Leeds to Manchester train from?

City of Leeds to Manchester train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Leeds station.

Train or bus from City of Leeds to Manchester?

The best way to get from City of Leeds to Manchester is to bus which takes 1h 15m and costs £4 - £20. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £16 - £35 and takes 1h 20m.

Where does the City of Leeds to Manchester bus arrive?

City of Leeds to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the City of Leeds to Manchester train arrive?

City of Leeds to Manchester train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Victoria station.

Can I drive from City of Leeds to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between City of Leeds to Manchester is 42 miles. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from City of Leeds to Manchester.

How do I get a train ticket from City of Leeds to Manchester?

Book your City of Leeds to Manchester train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from City of Leeds to Manchester?

Book your City of Leeds to Manchester bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3658+ hotels available in Manchester.

Can I share a ride from City of Leeds to Manchester?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between City of Leeds and Manchester. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

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There are 5 ways to get from City of Leeds to Manchester by bus, train, rideshare, car, or taxi

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1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
1h 15m
£4–20
Train
1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Victoriatrain Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
1h 20m
£16–35
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Leeds to Manchesterrideshare 42.9 mi
1h 9m
£4–7
Drive 41.9 mi
1. Drive from City of Leeds to Manchestercar 41.9 mi
50 min
£11–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from City of Leeds to Manchestertaxi 41.9 mi
50 min
£150–190

City of Leeds to Manchester by bus

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Distance: 42.5 mi
Duration: 1h 15m

What companies run services between City of Leeds, England and Manchester, England?

National Express operates a bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Station hourly. Tickets cost £8–20 and the journey takes 1h 15m. FlixBus also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, TransPennine Express operates a train from Leeds to Manchester Victoria every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £16–28 and the journey takes 1h 20m. Northern Trains Limited also services this route every 30 minutes.

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