The cheapest and fastest trains from Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Airport (MIA)
Cheapest price
£13
Average price
£23
Fastest journey
1 h 31 m
Average duration
1 h 43 m
Trains per day
111
Distance
68 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Airport (MIA) 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 (MIA) will cost around £23 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £13.
Of the 111 trains that leave Leeds station (LDS) for Manchester Airport (MIA) every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 68 km distance in an average of 1 h 43 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 31 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 53 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.
G89075 · G8982315:422h18Leeds station (LDS)18:00Manchester Airport (MIA)£131One-way1 change
G89278 · G8985320:422h20Leeds station (LDS)23:02Manchester Airport (MIA)£131One-way1 change
G89284 · G8985621:422h20Leeds station (LDS)0:02Manchester Airport (MIA)£131One-way1 change
G89080 · G898317:422h18Leeds station (LDS)10:00Manchester Airport (MIA)£131One-way1 change
G89077 · G898266:422h18Leeds station (LDS)9:00Manchester Airport (MIA)£131One-way1 change
G1612521:431h31Leeds station (LDS)23:14Manchester Airport (MIA)£211One-way0 changes
G159463:201h38Leeds station (LDS)4:58Manchester Airport (MIA)£181One-way0 changes
G159452:201h40Leeds station (LDS)4:00Manchester Airport (MIA)£181One-way0 changes
G16071 · A3316210:151h53Leeds station (LDS)12:08Manchester Airport (MIA)£261One-way1 change
G15816 · A3315613:151h53Leeds station (LDS)15:08Manchester Airport (MIA)£181One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Airport (MIA)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Airport (MIA) 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 34m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £4, and a train costs an average of £7.
Distance: 68 km
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2h 4m Average total duration Fastest 1h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 8m Average total duration 1h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Airport (MIA) train times
The table below shows live departures for Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Airport (MIA) trains for today, Friday 17 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C24605 | 14:45 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h23 | 16:08 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 changesdirect | |
G15872 · W84915 | On time 15:00 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h44 | 16:44 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
G15807+ G89819 | 15:15 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h45 | 17:00 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
G89075 · G89823 | 15:42 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h18 | 18:00 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
C24610 | 15:45 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h23 | 17:08 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 changesdirect | |
W85292 · W84918 | On time 16:07 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h37 | 17:44 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
G15813+ G89823 | On time 16:15 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h45 | 18:00 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
C03182 | 16:45 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h23 | 18:08 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 changesdirect | |
W85301 · W84922 | 17:05 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h39 | 18:44 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
G15837+ G89827 | 17:15 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h45 | 19:00 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
C24972 · G15853 · C24623 | On time 17:30 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h38 | 19:08 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 changes | |
G89082 · G89832 | 17:42 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h18 | 20:00 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
C24623 | On time 17:45 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h23 | 19:08 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 changesdirect | |
W85319 · W84873 | On time 19:05 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h40 | 20:45 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
G89253 · P24054 · G89841 | 19:12 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h24 | 21:36 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 changes | |
L89288 · G89845 | 19:17 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h44 | 22:01 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
C24979 · G15847+ G89838 | On time 19:30 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h30 | 21:00 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 changes | |
G89089 · G89845 | 19:42 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h19 | 22:01 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
G16022 | 19:45 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h23 | 21:08 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 changesdirect | |
C24429+ G89904 | On time 20:00 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h58 | 21:58 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
G15808+ G89845 | 20:15 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h46 | 22:01 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
P24509 · G89908 | On time 20:18 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h40 | 22:58 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
C24980 · C24759 · C24641 | On time 20:30 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h39 | 22:09 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 changes | |
G89278 · G89852 | On time 20:42 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h20 | 23:02 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
C24641 | 20:45 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h24 | 22:09 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 changesdirect | |
C24984+ G38541 | On time 21:10 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h04 | 23:14 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
W85228+ G89859 | On time 23:16 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h46 | 1:02 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
C24652 · G15945 | On time 23:51 Leeds station (LDS) | 4h09 | 4:00 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
C24652 · C24832 · C25048 | On time 23:51 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h23 | 2:14 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 changes | |
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C24832 · C25048 | On time 0:13 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h01 | 2:14 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
G15945 | On time 2:20 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h40 | 4:00 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 changesdirect | |
G15946 | On time 3:20 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h38 | 4:58 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 changesdirect | |
G89188+ A33170 | 5:12 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h56 | 7:08 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
L89241 · G89820 | 5:19 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h17 | 7:36 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
L89241+ W84879 | 5:19 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h26 | 7:45 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
A33204 · W84879 | 5:28 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h17 | 7:45 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
A33204+ L89241 · G89820 | 5:28 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h08 | 7:36 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 changes | |
G89074 · G89822 | 5:42 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h18 | 8:00 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
G89074 · P28621 · G89822 | 5:42 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h18 | 8:00 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 changes | |
C01242+ G89822 | 5:45 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h15 | 8:00 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
G89192+ A33169 | 6:12 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h56 | 8:08 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
G15826 · A33169 | 6:15 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h53 | 8:08 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
C00870 · W84894 | 6:30 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h14 | 8:44 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
G89077 · G89826 | 6:42 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h18 | 9:00 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
C01241+ P28629 · G89826 | 6:43 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h17 | 9:00 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 changes | |
C01241+ G89826 | 6:43 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h17 | 9:00 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
G89197+ A33168 | 7:12 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h57 | 9:09 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
G16063 · A33168 | 7:15 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h54 | 9:09 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
C24943 · W84897 | 7:30 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h14 | 9:44 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
G89080 · G89831 | 7:42 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h18 | 10:00 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
G15891+ G89831 | 7:45 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h15 | 10:00 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
G15891+ P28637 · G89831 | 7:45 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h15 | 10:00 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 changes | |
G89202+ A33166 | 8:13 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h57 | 10:10 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
G15956 · A33166 | 8:15 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h55 | 10:10 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
G16014 · W84898 | 8:30 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h14 | 10:44 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
G89084 · G89836 | 8:42 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h18 | 11:00 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
G15894+ G89836 | 8:45 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h15 | 11:00 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
G15894+ P28647 · G89836 | 8:45 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h15 | 11:00 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 changes | |
G89207+ A33164 | 9:12 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h56 | 11:08 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
G16067 · A33164 | 9:15 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h53 | 11:08 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
G16011 · W84900 | 9:30 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h14 | 11:44 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
G89087 · G89843 | 9:42 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h18 | 12:00 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
G15893+ G89843 | 9:45 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h15 | 12:00 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
G89213+ A33162 | 10:13 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h55 | 12:08 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
G16071 · A33162 | 10:15 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h53 | 12:08 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
G15906 · W84904 | 10:30 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h14 | 12:44 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
G89093 · G89850 | 10:42 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h18 | 13:00 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
C03158+ P28672 · G89850 | 10:45 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h15 | 13:00 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 changes | |
C03158+ G89850 | 10:45 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h15 | 13:00 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
G89217+ A33160 | 11:12 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h56 | 13:08 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
G16076 · A33160 | 11:15 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h53 | 13:08 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
G15916 · W84906 | 11:30 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h14 | 13:44 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
G89095 · G89857 | 11:42 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h18 | 14:00 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
C03162+ G89857 | 11:45 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h15 | 14:00 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
C03162+ P28683 · G89857 | 11:45 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h15 | 14:00 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 changes | |
C31733+ A33158 | 12:12 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h56 | 14:08 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
G16081 · A33158 | 12:15 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h53 | 14:08 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
G15911 · W84910 | 12:30 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h14 | 14:44 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
G89098 · G89863 | 12:42 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h18 | 15:00 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
G15966+ G89863 | 12:45 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h15 | 15:00 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
G15966+ P28693 · G89863 | 12:45 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h15 | 15:00 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 changes | |
G89225+ A33156 | 13:12 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h56 | 15:08 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
G15816 · A33156 | 13:15 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h53 | 15:08 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
G15910 · W84913 | 13:30 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h14 | 15:44 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
G89102 · G89867 | 13:42 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h18 | 16:00 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
C03172+ G89867 | 13:45 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h15 | 16:00 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
C03172+ P28703 · G89867 | 13:45 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h15 | 16:00 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 changes | |
G89230+ A33154 | 14:12 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h56 | 16:08 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
G15833 · A33154 | 14:15 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h53 | 16:08 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
G15918 · W84914 | 14:30 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h14 | 16:44 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Airport (MIA)
Trains from Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Airport (MIA) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 but you can travel from only £4 by coach.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:42, the last at 22:42. The fastest train covers the 68 km distance in 1h 19m.
Distance 68 km |
Average train duration 1h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 1h 19m |
First train 4:42 |
Last train 22:42 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Train companies: Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, TransPennine Express from Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Airport (MIA) trainsTranspennine Express, Northern Rail, TransPennine Express trains will get you between Leeds station (LDS) and Manchester Airport (MIA) from £4. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Airport (MIA) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Airport (MIA) by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Manchester Airport (MIA), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Leeds station (LDS) and Manchester Airport (MIA)
Most Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Airport (MIA) trains use the Leeds to Manchester Victoria station pair. Use this guide to compare Leeds station (LDS) and Manchester Airport (MIA) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Leeds from Leeds city centre
Leeds train station facilities and services
Leeds has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Bagel Factory, Caffè Nero, KFC, Leon, McDonald's, The Pasty Shop, Starbucks, Pret a Manger, JD Wetherspoon, Delice de France
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located in the West Footbridge and South Concourse.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:45 - 23:59, Sun: 06:45 - 22:30. Information desks are located on the North Concourse near the Wellington Street entrance. Open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is located on the main concourse. Services provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Leeds: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Leeds: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Leeds: There are elevators or level access to all platforms in the whole station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Leeds City Center, The Queens Hotel, Leeds Marriott Hotel.
Getting to Manchester Airport from Manchester city centre
Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Manchester Airport train station facilities and services
Manchester Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Airport.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Manchester Airport. ATMs are available at Manchester Airport.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Airport. Information desks are information available from staff: ,Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 107 2149, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Airport: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Airport: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Airport: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: re Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance from Meeting Point 1 (adjacent to the Station Booking Office) and throughout the railway station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Customers requiring assistance to access other services or to connect with terminals should request this from their airline or Manchester Airport Group. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible public telephones: In the station cafe on platforms 2 and 3, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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