The cheapest and fastest coaches from Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Victoria (MCV)
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£4
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£8
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
1 h 5 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
1 h 9 m
Buses on 18 Sept
23
Distance
57 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Victoria (MCV) 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 Victoria (MCV) will cost around £8 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £4.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 23 buses from Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Victoria (MCV), including 23 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 57 km distance in an average of 1 h 9 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 5 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 10 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.
FlixBus20:101h10Leeds, Coach Station21:20Manchester, Shudehill Interchange£41One-way0 changes
FlixBus21:301h10Leeds, Coach Station22:40Manchester, Shudehill Interchange£41One-way0 changes
FlixBus6:201h10Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop7:30Manchester, Shudehill Interchange£41One-way0 changes
FlixBus17:401h10Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop18:50Manchester, Shudehill Interchange£51One-way0 changes
FlixBus14:201h10Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop15:30Manchester, Shudehill Interchange£51One-way0 changes
NX17023:251h05Leeds, Coach Station0:30Manchester, Coach Station£71One-way0 changes
FlixBus14:201h10Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop15:30Manchester, Shudehill Interchange£51One-way0 changes
NX17220:201h10Leeds, Coach Station21:30Manchester, Coach Station£151One-way0 changes
FlixBus16:301h10Leeds, Coach Station17:40Manchester, Shudehill Interchange£51One-way0 changes
FlixBus17:401h10Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop18:50Manchester, Shudehill Interchange£51One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Victoria (MCV)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Victoria (MCV) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £5 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 40m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, while a train costs an average of £9.
Distance: 57 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£5 Average Price Cheapest | £9 Average Price | £11 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 48m Average total duration 1h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Victoria (MCV):
A coach is £8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Victoria (MCV) costing on average £15.
Other travel options to Manchester Victoria (MCV) take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 17m.
Tickets start at around £7 compared to roughly £11 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £4. The journey takes 1h 17m versus 58m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by National Express, FlixBus, Megabus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Live departures
Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Victoria (MCV) bus times
The table below shows live departures for Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Victoria (MCV) coaches for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX170 | 6:15 Leeds, Coach Station | 1h10 | 7:25 Manchester, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 6:20 Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop | 1h10 | 7:30 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:50 Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop | 1h10 | 9:00 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 8:10 Leeds, Coach Station | 1h15 | 9:25 Manchester, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 10:05 Leeds, Coach Station | 1h15 | 11:20 Manchester, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:10 Leeds, Coach Station | 1h10 | 11:20 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 12:00 Leeds, Coach Station | 1h15 | 13:15 Manchester, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:00 Leeds, Coach Station | 1h10 | 14:10 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 13:55 Leeds, Coach Station | 1h15 | 15:10 Manchester, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 14:20 Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop | 1h10 | 15:30 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:20 Leeds, Coach Station | 1h10 | 16:30 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 15:45 Leeds, Coach Station | 1h20 | 17:05 Manchester, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:30 Leeds, Coach Station | 1h10 | 17:40 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 17:40 Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop | 1h10 | 18:50 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 17:45 Leeds, Coach Station | 1h15 | 19:00 Manchester, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:50 Leeds, Coach Station | 1h10 | 20:00 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 19:45 Leeds, Coach Station | 1h10 | 20:55 Manchester, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 20:10 Leeds, Coach Station | 1h10 | 21:20 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 changesdirect | |
NX172 | 20:20 Leeds, Coach Station | 1h10 | 21:30 Manchester, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 21:30 Leeds, Coach Station | 1h10 | 22:40 Manchester, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 21:30 Leeds, Coach Station | 1h10 | 22:40 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 23:25 Leeds, Coach Station | 1h05 | 0:30 Manchester, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 18 September | |||||
NX172 | 2:20 Leeds, Coach Station | 1h30 | 3:50 Manchester, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Victoria (MCV)
Buses from Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Victoria (MCV) run on average 22 times per day, taking around 1h 17m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £4 but you can travel from only £3 by train.
There are 22 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:00, the last at 22:40. The fastest coach covers the 57 km distance in 1h 0m.
Distance 57 km |
Average bus duration 1h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Buses per day 22 |
Direct buses 22 |
Fastest bus 1h 0m |
First bus 0:00 |
Last bus 22:40 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 21 days |
Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus, Megabus from Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Victoria (MCV)You can travel by bus between Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Victoria (MCV) with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus for as low as £3. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Victoria (MCV) coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Victoria (MCV) 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 Victoria (MCV), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Megabus
- Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Megabus
- Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
- 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.
- Megabus
- One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
- 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).
- Megabus
- Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
- 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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