The cheapest and fastest coaches from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Leeds
Cheapest price
£5
Average price
£9
Fastest journey
1 h 40 m
Average duration
1 h 43 m
Buses per day
24
Distance
68 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Leeds is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Leeds will cost around £9 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £5.
Of the 24 buses that leave Manchester Airport (MIA) for Leeds every day 24 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 68 km distance in an average of 1 h 43 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 40 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.
FlixBus22:551h40Manchester, Airport0:35Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre)£51One-way0 changes
FlixBus19:451h55Manchester, Airport21:40Leeds, Yorkshire Playhouse£61One-way0 changes
FlixBus11:351h55Manchester, Airport13:30Leeds, Yorkshire Playhouse£61One-way0 changes
FlixBus13:151h45Manchester, Airport15:00Leeds, Yorkshire Playhouse£61One-way0 changes
FlixBus7:351h45Manchester, Airport9:20Leeds, Yorkshire Playhouse£61One-way0 changes
FlixBus22:551h40Manchester, Airport0:35Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre)£51One-way0 changes
NX1703:501h40Manchester, Airport5:30Leeds, Coach Station£91One-way0 changes
FlixBus13:151h45Manchester, Airport15:00Leeds, Yorkshire Playhouse£61One-way0 changes
FlixBus7:351h45Manchester, Airport9:20Leeds, Yorkshire Playhouse£61One-way0 changes
NX17020:251h45Manchester, Airport22:10Leeds, Coach Station£81One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Manchester Airport (MIA) to Leeds
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Leeds among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 39m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £4, and a train costs an average of £4.
Distance: 68 km
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£8 Average Price Cheapest | £16 Average Price |
2h 24m Average total duration 1h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 9m Average total duration Fastest 1h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Manchester Airport (MIA) to Leeds bus times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester Airport (MIA) to Leeds coaches for today, Tuesday 7 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 18:45 Manchester, Airport | 1h55 | 20:40 Leeds, Yorkshire Playhouse | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 20:10 Manchester, Airport | 2h10 | 22:20 Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 21:15 Manchester, Airport | 2h10 | 23:25 Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 21:55 Manchester, Airport | 1h40 | 23:35 Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre) | 0 changesdirect | |
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NX170 | Delayed 13:50 2:50Manchester, Airport | 1h40 | 13:00 13:00Leeds, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 5:20 Manchester, Airport | 2h15 | 7:35 Leeds, Yorkshire Playhouse | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | Delayed 13:50 5:20Manchester, Airport | 2h00 | 13:00 13:00Leeds, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX172 | 6:00 Manchester, Airport | 2h05 | 8:05 Leeds, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 6:35 Manchester, Airport | 1h45 | 8:20 Leeds, Yorkshire Playhouse | 0 changesdirect | |
NX171 | 6:35 Manchester, Airport | 2h35 | 9:10 Leeds, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | Delayed 13:50 8:15Manchester, Airport | 1h55 | 13:00 13:00Leeds, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:05 Manchester, Airport | 2h30 | 11:35 Leeds, Yorkshire Playhouse | 0 changesdirect | |
NX171 | 9:35 Manchester, Airport | 2h20 | 11:55 Leeds, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:35 Manchester, Airport | 1h55 | 12:30 Leeds, Yorkshire Playhouse | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | Delayed 13:50 11:05Manchester, Airport | 1h50 | 13:00 13:00Leeds, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:15 Manchester, Airport | 1h45 | 14:00 Leeds, Yorkshire Playhouse | 0 changesdirect | |
NX171 | 12:20 Manchester, Airport | 2h20 | 14:40 Leeds, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | On time 13:50 Manchester, Airport | 1h50 | 15:40 Leeds, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 14:15 Manchester, Airport | 2h30 | 16:45 Leeds, Yorkshire Playhouse | 0 changesdirect | |
NX171 | 14:50 Manchester, Airport | 2h35 | 17:25 Leeds, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | On time 16:35 Manchester, Airport | 1h50 | 18:25 Leeds, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX171 | 17:55 Manchester, Airport | 2h10 | 20:05 Leeds, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | On time 19:25 Manchester, Airport | 1h45 | 21:10 Leeds, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Why should you book Manchester Airport (MIA) to Leeds 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 Megabus or FlixBus to find the best option for your trip from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Leeds.
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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 Megabus or FlixBus to find the best option for your trip from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Leeds.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Leeds.
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Leeds
Buses from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Leeds run on average 11 times per day, taking around 1h 54m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £4 if you book in advance.
There are 10 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 06:35, the last at 23:25. The fastest coach covers the 68 km distance in 1h 35m.
Distance 68 km |
Average bus duration 1h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 10 |
Fastest bus 1h 35m |
First bus 6:35 |
Last bus 23:25 |
Bus providers: National Express, Megabus, FlixBus from Manchester Airport (MIA) to LeedsYou can travel by bus between Manchester Airport (MIA) to Leeds with National Express, Megabus, 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: Manchester Airport (MIA) to Leeds coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Leeds 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 Leeds, 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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