Find trains from Manchester to Leeds

Arrive at your destination quickly by taking a 0h 56m train from Manchester to Leeds/Bradford. For this route, you may experience slight differences in travel time depending on the train you book. Look for direct options when searching if possible. Check Transpennine Express if you need to get to your destination as quickly as possible.

Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, and AccesRail will take you from Manchester to Leeds/Bradford. Transpennine Express has been recently found as the cheapest option from £43 return.

The distance between Manchester and Leeds/Bradford is about 35.7 mi in a straight line. The train route will be significantly longer to account for any stops and obstacles. In terms of time, a normal route is around 0h 56m.

Taking a train from Manchester to Leeds/Bradford has a carbon footprint of about 15lb. Choosing the train for this trip reduces your carbon footprint by about 80% vs. flying. Taking a bus instead of a train would change your carbon footprint to about 9lb.

At 1h 10m, choosing to opt for a bus from Manchester to Leeds for this trip as opposed to a flight from Manchester to Leeds or a train from Manchester to Leeds can save you time on travel.

Planning to book a bus from Manchester to Leeds can be a safe bet when looking for a low-cost deal to your destination. Currently, a flight and a train are priced higher than the cost of a bus. You can search prices for a flight from Manchester starting at £113 to Leeds or a train from Manchester to Leeds starting at £32 if that is your preferred method of transportation.