Cheapest
Average
The best way to find a cheap fare is to book your ticket as far in advance as you can and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
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Fastest Journey
53 m
Average
1 h 10 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
57 km
Of the 6 trains that leave Leeds for Manchester every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
Distance | 35 miles (57 km) | |
Average train duration | 1 h 15 min | |
Average train ticket price | £7 (€8) | |
Train frequency | 87 a day | |
Direct train | Yes, there are 76 direct trains a day | |
Train companies | Transpennine Express, Northern Rail or TransPennine Express Service |
Trains from Leeds to Manchester cover the 35 miles (57 km) long journey taking on average 1 h 15 min with our travel partners like Transpennine Express, Northern Rail or TransPennine Express Service. Normally, there are 87 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this trip costs around £7, you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as £5. Travellers depart most frequently from Leeds Railway Station and arrive in Manchester Piccadilly.
Find the best trains from Leeds to Manchester with Omio's travel partners First TransPennine Express 3 and Northern Rail (3) from £5. We can find you the best deals, timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the best route.
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 from Leeds. There is only one class option on Northern trains: Standard.
Train information from Leeds to Manchester with Northern Rail (3):
First TransPennine Express 3 tickets to Manchester from Leeds are available online on Omio. We help you compare and book your perfect journey with First TransPennine Express 3 from Leeds to Manchester all in one place. If you’re specifically looking for the cheapest, fastest or earliest train, you can find all the current First TransPennine Express 3 train timetables and train tickets available on Omio for the 35 miles (57 km) journey. You can also see relevant travel information for the First TransPennine Express 3 train, such as luggage policy and amenities onboard depending on the class fare. Search for your ideal departure and arrival times for this train, compare the fastest Leeds to Manchester routes as well as the cheapest ticket prices available, and buy the best First TransPennine Express 3 Leeds to Manchester train ticket that fits your needs. If you purchase tickets in the Omio app, you can quickly see if the First TransPennine Express 3 train ticket is available as a mobile ticket, which makes it easy for you to travel paperless. You’ll then be ready to embark on your smooth and relaxing journey to Manchester with First TransPennine Express 3!
Leeds to Manchester train information with First TransPennine Express 3:
There are a few train stations in Leeds to start your route from including Leeds Railway Station and Leeds Fest Bus. In Manchester you have a few train station options to choose from for your arrival including Manchester Piccadilly, Manchester Airport and Manchester Victoria.
Omio customers travelling this route depart most frequently from Leeds Railway Station and arrive in Manchester Piccadilly.
Passengers booking this trip most frequently board their trains from Leeds Railway Station and need to travel around 1.2 miles (2 km) from the city centre to get to this train station.
Passengers arriving in Manchester most often arrive at Manchester Piccadilly and need to travel around 0.6 miles (954 m) from this train station to the city centre.
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