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Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Airport (MAN) train with TransPennine Express

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)

Showing times and prices for 18 Mar

Cheapest price

£13

Average price

£13

Fastest journey

1 h 24 m

Average duration

1 h 34 m

Trains per day

Distance

68 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Airport (MAN) 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 (MAN) will cost around £13 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £13.

Fast trains

Of the 5 trains that leave Leeds station (LDS) for Manchester Airport (MAN) every day 5 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 34 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 24 m .

The slowest trains will take 1 h 44 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.

09:122h24

Leeds station (LDS)

11:36Manchester Airport (MAN)

£131One-way

0 changes

12:432h17

Leeds station (LDS)

15:00Manchester Airport (MAN)

£131One-way

0 changes

08:172h40

Leeds station (LDS)

10:57Manchester Airport (MAN)

£131One-way

0 changes

15:122h24

Leeds station (LDS)

17:36Manchester Airport (MAN)

£131One-way

0 changes

09:001h44

Leeds station (LDS)

10:44Manchester Airport (MAN)

£131One-way

0 changes

Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Airport (MAN) train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 18 March

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
Northern Rail (3)Northern Rail (3)	12:43 Leeds station (LDS)	2h17	15:00 Manchester Airport (MAN)	0 changesDirect
Northern Rail (3)Northern Rail (3)	08:17 Leeds station (LDS)	2h40	10:57 Manchester Airport (MAN)	0 changesDirect
Northern Rail (3)Northern Rail (3)	16:18 Leeds station (LDS)	2h39	18:57 Manchester Airport (MAN)	0 changesDirect
Northern Rail (3)Northern Rail (3)	15:12 Leeds station (LDS)	2h24	17:36 Manchester Airport (MAN)	0 changesDirect
Northern Rail (3)Northern Rail (3)	09:12 Leeds station (LDS)	2h24	11:36 Manchester Airport (MAN)	0 changesDirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)

Trains from Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Airport (MAN) run on average 10 times per day, taking around 1h 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £8 but you can travel from only £5 by bus.

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

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £5

Distance

67 km

Average train duration

1h 54m

Cheapest ticket price

£8

Trains per day

Direct trains

Train providers

Fastest train

1h 24m

First train

06:03

Last train

18:12

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £5

Train companies: TransPennine Express and Northern Rail (3) trains Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)

Travel to Manchester Airport (MAN) from Leeds station (LDS) from £7 with Omio’s train partners TransPennine Express and Northern Rail (3)! You can find the best timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the most convenient route for you.

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 station (LDS) to Manchester Airport (MAN) train information with TransPennine Express:

Average Duration: 1 h 24 min
Cheapest Price: £13

Northern Trains is one of many publicly owned train providers in the United Kingdom. Headquartered in York, Northern operates local and regional trains across the entire north of England connecting regions of the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire and the Humber coast line. Advance, Off-Peak and Anytime Day tickets can be purchased for Northern train journeys to Manchester Airport (MAN) from Leeds station (LDS). There is only one class option on Northern trains: Standard.

Train information from Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Airport (MAN) with Northern Rail (3):

Average Duration: 2 h 15 min
Cheapest Price: £7

FAQs: Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Airport (MAN) train

FAQs: Travel by train from Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Airport (MAN) easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Airport (MAN).

Cheap train tickets from Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Airport (MAN) can start from as little as £8 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Airport (MAN) is £17; 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 station (LDS) to Manchester Airport (MAN) train travel time is 1 h 24 min for the 42 mile long trip, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Airport (MAN) leaves at 05: 47. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Airport (MAN) leaves at 19: 17.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Airport (MAN) without having to change trains with first_transpennine_express. There are 4 direct trains from Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Airport (MAN) each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

For the best Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Airport (MAN) train to buy, you can travel safely and comfortably with TransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3) or first_transpennine_express. However, it's always good to check all possible train companies with services from Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Airport (MAN) to compare what amenities they may offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 19: 17.

A day trip to Manchester Airport (MAN) from Leeds station (LDS) is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 24 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Airport (MAN) by train is March.

You have options as you can travel to Manchester Airport (MAN) from Leeds station (LDS) 2 different ways: train or coach.

Important Stations and Airports in Leeds station (LDS) and Manchester Airport (MAN)

Leeds

Manchester

Leeds

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Lockers

Shopping

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Lounge

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Address

New Station St, Leeds LS1 4DY, United Kingdom

Phone Number

Ticket Office Hours

Mon - Sat: 04:45 - 23:59
Sun: 06:45 - 22:30

Wifi

Free Wi-Fi in the station.

Lockers

Located on the main concourse. Services provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00.

Parking

Car Park: Station Car Park

Dining

Bagel Factory
Caffè Nero
KFC
Leon
McDonald's
The Pasty Shop
Starbucks
Pret a Manger
JD Wetherspoon
Delice de France

Taxis

Taxi: Taxi rank outside New Station Street entrance near the bus interchange.
Accessible taxis: Taxi rank outside New Station Street entrance near the bus interchange.

Accessibility

There are elevators or level access to all platforms in the whole station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.

Toilets Location: Baby changing facilities are located in the accessible toilet on platform 12 on the South Concourse
National key toilets: Yes
Baby changing facilities: Yes

Hotel