The cheapest and fastest coaches from Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Airport
Cheapest price on 14 Oct
£4
Average ticket price on 14 Oct
£8
Fastest journey on 14 Oct
1 h 35 m
Average journey duration on 14 Oct
1 h 41 m
Buses on 14 Oct
22
Distance
68 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Airport will cost around £8 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £4.
On Wed 14 Oct, we found 22 buses from Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Airport, including 22 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 68 km distance in an average of 1 h 41 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 35 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
FlixBus6:201h55Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop8:15Manchester, Airport£41One-way0 changes
FlixBus17:401h45Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop19:25Manchester, Airport£41One-way0 changes
FlixBus7:501h55Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop9:45Manchester, Airport£41One-way0 changes
FlixBus14:201h55Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop16:15Manchester, Airport£41One-way0 changes
FlixBus16:351h50Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop18:25Manchester, Airport£41One-way0 changes
NX17023:251h35Leeds, Coach Station1:00Manchester, Airport£121One-way0 changes
NX17021:301h40Leeds, Coach Station23:10Manchester, Airport£121One-way0 changes
NX17220:201h40Leeds, Coach Station22:00Manchester, Airport£111One-way0 changes
FlixBus17:401h45Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop19:25Manchester, Airport£41One-way0 changes
NX17019:451h45Leeds, Coach Station21:30Manchester, Airport£121One-way0 changes
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Airport
Buses from Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Airport run on average 19 times per day, taking around 1h 56m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £4 if you book in advance.
There are 19 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 01:20, the last at 21:15. The fastest coach covers the 68 km distance in 1h 30m.
Distance 68 km |
Average bus duration 1h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Buses per day 19 |
Direct buses 19 |
Fastest bus 1h 30m |
First bus 1:20 |
Last bus 21:15 |
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Busiest Day Fri |
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Live departures
Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Airport coaches for today, Tuesday 13 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 14:20 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h55 | 16:15 Manchester Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 16:40 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h45 | 18:25 Manchester Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 19:30 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h15 | 21:45 Manchester Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 14 October | |||||
FlixBus | 2:05 Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre) | 2h00 | 4:05 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
NX172 | 2:20 Leeds, Coach Station | 2h00 | 4:20 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 4:00 Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre) | 2h10 | 6:10 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 6:15 Leeds, Coach Station | 1h50 | 8:05 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 6:20 Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop | 1h55 | 8:15 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:50 Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop | 1h55 | 9:45 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 8:10 Leeds, Coach Station | 1h50 | 10:00 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:50 Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop | 2h20 | 12:10 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 10:05 Leeds, Coach Station | 1h50 | 11:55 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 12:00 Leeds, Coach Station | 1h50 | 13:50 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Why should you book Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Airport coaches with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs National Express?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for National Express, but also compare tickets for the likes of FlixBus to find the best option for your trip from Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Airport.
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Why book with Omio over Wanderu or Trainline?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of FlixBus to find the best option for your trip from Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Airport.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Airport.
Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus from Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester AirportYou can travel by bus between Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Airport with National Express, FlixBus for as low as £4. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Airport coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Airport by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Manchester Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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