

Leeds to Manchester by train

Prices explained

Prices explained








  1. Cheapest Price $4.55
  2. 30 day advance $4.55
  3. 7 day advance $5.46
  • First train
  • Last train
  • Avg changes
  • Fastest journey
  • Distance
    58 kilometres
  • Trains per day
  • Avg. journey time
    1hr 8m
  • Train operators

Travelling from Leeds to Manchester by train

Fast trains from Leeds to Manchester take around 47 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 58 kilometres. There are frequent services on the rail route between Leeds and Manchester.

1. Are there direct trains from Leeds to Manchester?

Direct trains from Leeds to Manchester have been found.

We usually find around 111 direct trains on the route from Leeds to Manchester every weekday.

There are typically fewer departures at weekends, when we found around 99 departures.

2. How long is the train journey from Leeds to Manchester?

The Leeds to Manchester train travel time is normally about 47 minutes, whatever time you make the journey.

3. What are the Leeds to Manchester train times and schedule?

On weekdays the earliest direct train to Manchester is usually scheduled to depart Leeds around 04:16 and the last train is around 00:09. At weekends the first train of the day leaves Leeds around 06:14, and the last at 23:45.

What's the Leeds to Manchester train price?

The earlier you book the better, and the cheapest tickets we've found for trains from Leeds to Manchester are $4.55.

Trains departing 30 days in advance will cost around $4 while booking 7 days in advance the price is around $5. Booking on the day of travel is likely to be more expensive, so it is worth booking in advance if you can to save money.

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Which train companies operate between Leeds and Manchester?

More than one train company operates on the route from Leeds to Manchester, so you’ll be travelling with one or more of the following rail operators:

  • First TransPennine Express
  • TransPennine Express


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