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How to get fromManchester to Leedsby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Manchester to Leeds by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Ashford International

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain train Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain train St Pancras International - Margate / ...
    4h 7m
    £108–184

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to London Victoriabus bus Uk023 / ...
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Maidstone Easttrain train London Victoria - Ashford International / ...
    7h 54m
    £46–79

  3. Drive  232 mi

    1. Drive from Manchester to Leedscar car 232 mi
    4h 30m
    £58–83

  4. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train, line 510 bus

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Ashford International station to Great Danes Hotelbus bus
    6h 5m
    £103–350

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain train Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Chathamtrain train St Pancras International - Faversham / ...
    5h 19m
    £86–147

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Wembley Stadium Pink Coach Parking South Waybus bus W11
    2. Take the bus from Wembley Stadium Pink Coach Parking South Way to King Streetbus bus W19
    9h 4m
    £49–114

  7. Fly to London City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane MAN - LCY
    2. Take the train from Stratford International to Ashford Internationaltrain train
    7h 43m
    £235–413

  8. Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane MAN - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain train
    3. Take the train from London Victoria to Maidstone Easttrain train
    8h 22m
    £93–248

  9. Fly to Southampton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane MAN - SOU
    2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterlootrain train
    3. Take the train from London Bridge to Maidstone Easttrain train
    6h 53m
    £130–306

Manchester to Leeds by bus, foot, and train

Calendar76Weekly Services
Duration7h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket£46Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 255.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 7m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Leeds, Kent, England?

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Leeds via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Ashford International, and Hollingbourne in around 4h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Great Danes Hotel via Wembley Stadium Pink Coach Parking South Way and King Street in around 9h 4m.

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