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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to City of Leeds is to drive which takes 49 min and costs £10 - £15.

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Manchester Central Coach Station station and arriving at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 10m.

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

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Manchester Victoria and arriving at Leeds. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 2m.

How far is it from Manchester to City of Leeds?

The distance between Manchester and City of Leeds is 47 miles. The road distance is 42.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to City of Leeds without a car is to train which takes 1h 2m and costs £16 - £35.

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

The train from Manchester Victoria to Leeds takes 1h 2m including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Manchester to City of Leeds?

The best way to get from Manchester to City of Leeds is to train which takes 1h 2m and costs £16 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £4 - £20 and takes 1h 10m.

Where does the Manchester to City of Leeds bus arrive?

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

Where does the Manchester to City of Leeds train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Manchester to City of Leeds?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to City of Leeds is 42 miles. It takes approximately 49 min to drive from Manchester to City of Leeds.

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

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

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

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

Where can I stay near City of Leeds?

There are 2609+ hotels available in City of Leeds.

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

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

Manchester to City of Leeds - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and rideshare

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There are 6 ways to get from Manchester to City of Leeds by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Leedstrain Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle / ...
1h 2m
£16–35
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
1h 10m
£4–20
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Manchester to Leedsrideshare 42 mi
1h 9m
£4–7
Train, line 72 bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Bradford Interchangetrain Manchester Victoria - Leeds / ...
2. Take the bus from Bradford Interchange Bus Station to Civic Nbus 72
1h 45m
Drive 42 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to City of Leedscar 42 mi
49 min
£11–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Manchester to City of Leedstaxi 42 mi
49 min
£160–190

Manchester to City of Leeds by train

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Distance: 46.5 mi
Duration: 1h 2m

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Victoria to Leeds every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £16–28 and the journey takes 1h 2m. Northern Trains Limited also services this route every 30 minutes. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station hourly. Tickets cost £8–20 and the journey takes 1h 10m. FlixBus also services this route every 3 hours.

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