There are 4 ways to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Leeds by train, bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Leedstrain Manchester Airport - Leeds / ...
1h 26m£19–35Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Southbank Ebus 170
1h 40m£6–24Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Manchester-MAN to Leeds52.3 mi
1h 2mDrive 52.3 mi
- Drive from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Leedscar 52.3 mi
1h 2m£13–19
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Leeds by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Leeds is to bus which costs £6 - £24 and takes 1h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Leeds is to drive which takes 1h 2m and costs £12 - £19.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Manchester Airport The Station station and arriving at Southbank E. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 40m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Manchester Airport and arriving at Leeds. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 26m.
The distance between Manchester Airport (MAN) and Leeds is 54 miles. The road distance is 52.6 miles.
The best way to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Leeds without a car is to train which takes 1h 26m and costs £19 - £35.
The train from Manchester Airport to Leeds takes 1h 26m including transfers and departs hourly.
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Leeds bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Airport The Station.
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Leeds train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Airport station.
The best way to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Leeds is to train which takes 1h 26m and costs £19 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £6 - £24 and takes 1h 40m.
What companies run services between Manchester Airport (MAN), England and Leeds, England?
TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Airport to Leeds hourly. Tickets cost £19–35 and the journey takes 1h 26m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Southbank E hourly. Tickets cost £10–24 and the journey takes 1h 40m. FlixBus also services this route every 4 hours.
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Manchester Airport to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Southbank E
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–24
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Southbank E
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £6–11
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Manchester-MAN to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Leeds bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Southbank E station.
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Leeds train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Leeds station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manchester Airport (MAN) to Leeds is 53 miles. It takes approximately 1h 2m to drive from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Leeds.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Manchester Airport (MAN) and Leeds. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.













