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LBA — MAN
9 Jul — 16 Jul1
1 adult
Wed 9/7

Best deals for train tickets from Leeds to Manchester

Find the right train ticket for you
Northern Rail
With transfers
1h 33m
Northern Rail
Transpennine Express
With transfers
1h 26m
Transpennine Express
Transpennine Express
With transfers
1h 38m
Transpennine Express

Leeds to Manchester train information

Find information about ticket prices, popular stations, and train companies that offer trains from Leeds to Manchester

RETURN FROM

£39

ONE-WAY FROM

£12

AVG TRAVEL TIME

1h 10m

TRAIN COMPANIES

Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, AccesRail
The best return train deal from Leeds to Manchester found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £39
The best one-way train deal from Leeds to Manchester found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £12
Average time it takes to travel by train from Leeds to Manchester
There are 3 train companies servicing this route: Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, AccesRail

Leeds Train Station Directory

Location of major train stations in Leeds
Leeds CastlefordLeeds, 53.72393, -1.352792
Leeds BaildonLeeds, 53.850245, -1.753642
Leeds Burley ParkLeeds, 53.812037, -1.577749
Leeds CottingleyLeeds, 53.767786, -1.58771
Leeds Cross GatesLeeds, 53.80493, -1.451591
Leeds East GarforthLeeds, 53.791971, -1.370508

Manchester Train Station Directory

Location of major train stations in Manchester
Manchester Stockton-on-TeesManchester, 54.569862, -1.318083
Manchester CliftonManchester, 53.522491, -2.31474
Manchester RadcliffeManchester, 53.562197, -2.321509
Dukinfield Fairfield, ManchesterManchester, 53.471195, -2.143135
Manchester Peel HallManchester, 53.373714, -2.250418
Manchester Sale Water Park MetrolinkManchester, 53.427776, -2.290176

Book return train tickets from Leeds to Manchester

Below are the quickest and cheapest return train tickets from Leeds to Manchester that we could find in the past 72 hours. You can also search by a specific date by using the search form above.
Northern Rail
5 Aug
05:12Leeds
1h 17m
06:29Manchester Shudehill Interchange
9 Aug
05:51Manchester Shudehill Interchange
1h 33m
07:24Leeds
Transpennine Express
28 Jul
03:17Leeds
1h 40m
04:57Manchester Piccadilly
5 Aug
04:22Manchester Piccadilly
1h 25m
05:47Leeds
Multiple carriers
4 Aug
00:21Leeds
1h 00m
01:21Manchester Shudehill Interchange
9 Aug
05:51Manchester Shudehill Interchange
1h 33m
07:24Leeds
Transpennine Express
28 Jul
00:04Leeds
1h 26m
01:30Manchester Shudehill Interchange
5 Aug
05:29Manchester Shudehill Interchange
0h 53m
06:22Leeds
Multiple carriers
29 Jul
05:19Leeds
1h 33m
06:52Manchester Shudehill Interchange
5 Aug
05:29Manchester Shudehill Interchange
0h 53m
06:22Leeds
AccesRail
5 Aug
07:41Leeds/Bradford
10h 11m
4 stops
17:52Manchester Piccadilly
9 Aug
07:10Manchester Piccadilly
9h 06m
3 stops
16:16Leeds/Bradford

Book one-way train tickets from Leeds to Manchester

Below are the fastest and cheapest one-way train tickets from Leeds to Manchester we’ve found in the last 72 hours. Select a deal below or use the search form above to find train tickets by date.
Northern Rail
9 Jul
05:19Leeds
1h 33m
06:52Manchester Shudehill Interchange
Transpennine Express
8 Jul
00:04Leeds
1h 26m
01:30Manchester Shudehill Interchange
Transpennine Express
8 Jul
03:17Leeds
1h 38m
04:55Manchester Piccadilly

FAQs for booking trains from Leeds to Manchester

How much does a train ticket from Leeds/Bradford to Manchester cost?

For this week, you can purchase tickets from Leeds/Bradford to Manchester starting at £12 one-way. How much you’ll pay for a train on average this month is £17 one-way. Keep in mind that the ticket price is generally dependent on when you book, the desired route, and class.

How long is the train ride from Leeds/Bradford to Manchester?

0h 57m is the fastest available option to arrive in Manchester from Leeds/Bradford by train. Depending on the train you select, the travel time may vary by up to 0h 13m. Consider Transpennine Express for the quickest available option to your destination.

When should I purchase the train tickets from Leeds/Bradford to Manchester?

The cost of booking a train from Leeds/Bradford to Manchester is around £17 one-way. You can expect the price to be consistent throughout the next 3 months.

Which train companies operate between Leeds/Bradford to Manchester?

Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, and AccesRail will take you from Leeds/Bradford to Manchester. Northern Rail has been recently found as the cheapest option from £39 return.

How far is Leeds/Bradford to Manchester by train?

A train from Leeds/Bradford to Manchester will travel much more than the 35.7 mi distance between them. The actual distance depends on the route taken, and stops along the way. Most trains from Leeds/Bradford to Manchester will get there in 0h 57m.


Multiple carriers trains from Leeds to Manchester

Our best Multiple carriers deals on Leeds to Manchester train tickets
Multiple carriers
4 Aug
LD200:21Leeds
1h 00m
GB314125901:21Manchester Shudehill Interchange
9 Aug
GB314125905:51Manchester Shudehill Interchange
1h 33m
LD207:24Leeds
Multiple carriers
29 Jul
LD205:19Leeds
1h 33m
GB314125906:52Manchester Shudehill Interchange
5 Aug
GB314125905:29Manchester Shudehill Interchange
0h 53m
LD206:22Leeds

AccesRail trains from Leeds to Manchester

Our best AccesRail deals on Leeds to Manchester train tickets
AccesRail
5 Aug
LBA07:41Leeds/Bradford
10h 11m
4 stops
QQM17:52Manchester Piccadilly
9 Aug
QQM07:10Manchester Piccadilly
9h 06m
3 stops
LBA16:16Leeds/Bradford
AccesRail
5 Jul
LBA13:46Leeds/Bradford
7h 58m
4 stops
QQM21:44Manchester Piccadilly
28 Jul
QQM10:55Manchester Piccadilly
8h 22m
4 stops
LBA19:17Leeds/Bradford

Popular train routes to Manchester

Most frequently searched train routes to Manchester, along with the cheapest price and shortest travel time.
Trains to Manchester from Edinburgh
Fastest travel time3h 11m
Cheapest price£155
Trains to Manchester from Liverpool
Fastest travel time0h 51m
Cheapest price£477
Trains to Manchester from Carlisle
Fastest travel time1h 45m
Cheapest price£25
Trains to Manchester from London
Fastest travel time2h 11m
Cheapest price£104
Trains to Manchester from Birmingham
Fastest travel time1h 26m
Cheapest price£135
Trains to Manchester from Southampton
Fastest travel time4h 08m
Cheapest price£116
Trains to Manchester from Oxford
Fastest travel time2h 44m
Cheapest price£199

Other train routes from Leeds

Find and compare cheap train tickets from Leeds to other popular destinations on momondo
Trains from Leeds to Birmingham
Fastest travel time2h 01m
Cheapest price£48
Trains from Leeds to London
Fastest travel time2h 13m
Cheapest price£45
Trains from Leeds to Bristol
Fastest travel time3h 36m
Cheapest price£114
Trains from Leeds to Exeter
Fastest travel time4h 47m
Cheapest price£211

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