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Cheap coach tickets from Leeds to Manchester

Showing times and prices for 15 Jan

Cheapest

£4

Average

£4

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Leeds to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

Cheapest

22:301h10

Leeds, Coach Station

23:40Manchester

£41One-way

0 changes

Cheapest

20:001h10

Leeds, Coach Station

21:10Manchester, Shudehill Interchange

£41One-way

0 changes

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16:501h10

Leeds, Coach Station

18:00Manchester, Shudehill Interchange

£41One-way

0 changes

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11:501h20

Leeds, Coach Station

13:10Manchester, Shudehill Interchange

£41One-way

0 changes

Cheapest

16:001h10

Leeds, Coach Station

17:10Manchester, Shudehill Interchange

£41One-way

0 changes

Leeds to Manchester bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Wednesday 15 January

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
MegabusMegabus \|	01:55 Leeds	15h00	16:55 Manchester, Airport	1 change
MegabusMegabus \|	01:55 Leeds	14h15	16:10 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange	1 change
National Express NX172 National Express \| NX172	02:00 Leeds, Coach Station	1h25	03:25 Manchester, Coach Station	0 changesDirect
National Express NX171 National Express \| NX171	06:30 Leeds, Coach Station	1h50	08:20 Manchester, Coach Station	0 changesDirect
National Express NX172 National Express \| NX172	08:25 Leeds, Coach Station	1h10	09:35 Manchester, Coach Station	0 changesDirect
National Express NX171 National Express \| NX171	09:30 Leeds, Coach Station	1h40	11:10 Manchester, Coach Station	0 changesDirect
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBus \| FlixBus	10:30 Leeds, Coach Station	1h10	11:40 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange	0 changesDirect
National Express NX170 National Express \| NX170	11:15 Leeds, Coach Station	1h10	12:25 Manchester, Coach Station	0 changesDirect
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBus \| FlixBus	11:50 Leeds, Coach Station	1h20	13:10 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange	0 changesDirect
National Express NX171 National Express \| NX171	12:15 Leeds, Coach Station	1h40	13:55 Manchester, Coach Station	0 changesDirect
National Express NX170 National Express \| NX170	14:00 Leeds, Coach Station	1h10	15:10 Manchester, Coach Station	0 changesDirect
MegabusMegabus \|	14:25 Leeds	11h40	02:05 Manchester, Airport	1 change
MegabusMegabus \|	14:25 Leeds	11h05	01:30 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange	1 change
National Express NX171 National Express \| NX171	15:00 Leeds, Coach Station	1h40	16:40 Manchester, Coach Station	0 changesDirect
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBus \| FlixBus	16:00 Leeds, Coach Station	1h10	17:10 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange	0 changesDirect
National Express NX170 National Express \| NX170	16:45 Leeds, Coach Station	1h25	18:10 Manchester, Coach Station	0 changesDirect
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBus \| FlixBus	16:50 Leeds, Coach Station	1h10	18:00 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange	0 changesDirect
National Express NX171 National Express \| NX171	17:45 Leeds, Coach Station	1h40	19:25 Manchester, Coach Station	0 changesDirect
National Express NX170 National Express \| NX170	19:30 Leeds, Coach Station	1h10	20:40 Manchester, Coach Station	0 changesDirect
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBus \| FlixBus	20:00 Leeds, Coach Station	1h10	21:10 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange	0 changesDirect
National Express NX172 National Express \| NX172	20:20 Leeds, Coach Station	1h10	21:30 Manchester, Coach Station	0 changesDirect
National Express NX171 National Express \| NX171	20:30 Leeds, Coach Station	1h40	22:10 Manchester, Coach Station	0 changesDirect
National Express NX170 National Express \| NX170	22:15 Leeds, Coach Station	1h10	23:25 Manchester, Coach Station	0 changesDirect
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBus \| FlixBus	22:30 Leeds, Coach Station	1h10	23:40 Manchester	0 changesDirect
National Express NX171 National Express \| NX171	23:15 Leeds, Coach Station	1h35	00:50 Manchester, Coach Station	0 changesDirect

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Bus times from Leeds to Manchester

Showing times and prices for 15 Jan

Fastest Journey

1 h 10 m

Average

3 h 14 m

Buses per day

Distance

57 km

Of the 25 buses that leave Leeds for Manchester every day 21 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest

14:001h10

Leeds, Coach Station

15:10Manchester, Coach Station

£81One-way

0 changes

Fastest

08:251h10

Leeds, Coach Station

09:35Manchester, Coach Station

£101One-way

0 changes

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22:151h10

Leeds, Coach Station

23:25Manchester, Coach Station

£71One-way

0 changes

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20:201h10

Leeds, Coach Station

21:30Manchester, Coach Station

£81One-way

0 changes

Fastest

22:301h10

Leeds, Coach Station

23:40Manchester

£41One-way

0 changes

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Leeds to Manchester

Buses from Leeds to Manchester run on average 23 times per day, taking around 1h 23m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £4 if you book in advance.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Distance

57 km

Average bus duration

1h 23m

Cheapest ticket price

£4

Buses per day

Direct buses

Bus providers

Fastest bus

1h 10m

First bus

00:01

Last bus

23:56

Price information

Coach companies: Megabus, National Express and FlixBus Leeds to Manchester

Travel from Leeds to Manchester from £2 with Omio’s coach partners Megabus, National Express and FlixBus! You can find the best timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the most popular route for you.

National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach provider operating over 550 coaches per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates coach services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most coaches come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your coach from Leeds to Manchester, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

Leeds to Manchester coach information with National Express:

Average Duration: 1 h 10 min
Cheapest Price: £5
National Express frequency: 8 a day

FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost coach operators, founded in Germany and offering long-distance coach services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight coaches on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long coach journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one hand luggage and one hold luggage per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

Coach information from Leeds to Manchester with FlixBus:

Average Duration: 1 h 10 min
Cheapest Price: £2

Transpennine Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from Manchester and Liverpool to Scotland, the North East and Yorkshire. It offers a range of services, including express, regional and local trains. Express trains are the fastest, with journey times of up to three hours. Regional trains are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Local trains are the slowest, but offer the most stops. Transpennine Express offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, group and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Transpennine Express are Manchester to Edinburgh, Liverpool to Leeds and Manchester to York. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.

Leeds to Manchester coach information with TransPennine Express:

Average Duration: 50 min
Cheapest Price: £13

Buses from Leeds to Manchester

All bus services from Leeds to Manchester are provided by National Express. The first bus of the day leaves at just after 06:30 a.m.. The buses do not leave at regular intervals, but may leave at 5 or 15 minutes past the hour, or on the hour. The last service leaves at around 02:15 a.m.. All services run direct with no changes. Journey times may vary depending on the time of day and traffic, but usually last between 1-2 hours.

What are the departure and arrival stations for buses from Leeds to Manchester?

Departure Station: Buses to Manchester depart from Leeds coach station, on Boar street. The station is located about one minute away from the train station, and is close to the main shopping area and local bus stops.

Arrival Station: Buses from Leeds arrive at Manchester's coach station on Sackville street. The station is around a three minute walk from the city's main train station, Manchester Piccadilly, and is easily accessible from the city centre.

FAQs: Leeds to Manchester coach

FAQs: Take the bus from Leeds to Manchester with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Leeds to Manchester.

Cheap coach tickets from Leeds to Manchester can start from as little as £4 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Leeds to Manchester is £7; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Leeds to Manchester coach time is 1 h 10 min covering the 35 mile long route, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first coach from Leeds to Manchester leaves at 00: 01. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last coach from Leeds to Manchester leaves at 23: 56.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Leeds to Manchester without having to change trains with Megabus, National Express or FlixBus. There are 21 direct coaches from Leeds to Manchester each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

For the trip from Leeds to Manchester you can take a coach with Megabus, National Express or FlixBus. Be sure to check out all possible coach companies that offer services from Leeds to Manchester on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

When departing from Leeds, you have various coach station options to start your route from including Leeds, Coach Station, Leeds, Kirgate Coach Stop, Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre) and Leeds, Crown Point Road (Ibis Hotel). When arriving in Manchester, you can end your journey in coach stations like Manchester, Coach Station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Manchester, Airport and Manchester, Shudehill / Bradshaw Street.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Leeds, Coach Station, which is located around 1.4 miles (2.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Manchester, Coach Station, located 0.8 miles (1.3 km) away from the city centre.

A day trip to Manchester from Leeds is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 10 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Leeds to Manchester by coach is December.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel to Manchester from Leeds including taking a train or coach.

Important Stations and Airports in Leeds and Manchester

Leeds

Manchester

The major coach station for departures in Leeds is Leeds, Coach Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Leeds, Coach Station for your trip from Leeds to Manchester.

Leeds, Coach Station Wifi