The cheapest and fastest trains from Leeds to Manchester Airport (MIA)
Cheapest price on 07 Oct
£10
Average ticket price on 07 Oct
£19
Fastest journey on 07 Oct
1 h 23 m
Average journey duration on 07 Oct
1 h 23 m
Trains on 07 Oct
62
Distance
68 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leeds 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 to Manchester Airport (MIA) will cost around £19 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £10.
On Wed 07 Oct, we found 62 trains from Leeds to Manchester Airport (MIA), including 13 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 68 km distance in an average of 1 h 23 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 23 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 23 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.
G89102 · G8986713:422h18Leeds station (LDS)16:00Manchester Airport (MIA)£101One-way1 change
G89089 · G8984519:422h19Leeds station (LDS)22:01Manchester Airport (MIA)£101One-way1 change
L89288 · G8984519:172h44Leeds station (LDS)22:01Manchester Airport (MIA)£111One-way1 change
G89253 · P24054 · G8984119:122h24Leeds station (LDS)21:36Manchester Airport (MIA)£111One-way2 changes
G89089 · L89435 · G8984519:422h19Leeds station (LDS)22:01Manchester Airport (MIA)£111One-way2 changes
G158948:451h23Leeds station (LDS)10:08Manchester Airport (MIA)£261One-way0 changes
G158896:451h23Leeds station (LDS)8:08Manchester Airport (MIA)£151One-way0 changes
C0315810:451h23Leeds station (LDS)12:08Manchester Airport (MIA)£231One-way0 changes
G158939:451h23Leeds station (LDS)11:08Manchester Airport (MIA)£261One-way0 changes
C2458711:451h23Leeds station (LDS)13:08Manchester Airport (MIA)£231One-way0 changes
Journey information
Overview: Train from Leeds to Manchester Airport (MIA)
Trains from Leeds to Manchester Airport (MIA) run on average 12 times per day, taking around 1h 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £6 but you can travel from only £4 by coach.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:11, the last at 20:17. The fastest train covers the 68 km distance in 1h 5m.
Distance 68 km |
Average train duration 1h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 1h 5m |
First train 1:11 |
Last train 20:17 |
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Live departures
Leeds to Manchester Airport (MIA) train times
The table below shows live departures for Leeds to Manchester Airport (MIA) trains for today, Tuesday 6 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G89283 · G89856 | On time 21:42 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h20 | 0:02 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
G15832 | On time 21:45 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h30 | 23:15 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 changesdirect | |
G15940+ G89911 | On time 22:15 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h44 | 23:59 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
G89290 · G89859 | On time 22:42 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h20 | 1:02 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
C24988+ G89859 | On time 22:45 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h17 | 1:02 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
W84863 · C25048 | On time 23:20 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h54 | 2:14 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
| Wednesday 7 October | |||||
C24653 · C25047 | On time 0:04 Leeds station (LDS) | 3h10 | 3:14 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
C24653 · G15880 | On time 0:04 Leeds station (LDS) | 3h55 | 3:59 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
G15880 | On time 2:26 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h33 | 3:59 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 changesdirect | |
G15883 | On time 3:33 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h28 | 5:01 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 changesdirect | |
C24826 | 5:45 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h24 | 7:09 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 changesdirect | |
C24677 · W84878 | 6:08 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h37 | 7:45 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
G16008 · C24679+ G89822 | 6:30 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h30 | 8:00 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 changes | |
G15889 | 6:45 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h23 | 8:08 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 changesdirect | |
G16141 · W84893 | 7:06 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h38 | 8:44 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
G16018 · C24609+ G89826 | 7:30 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h30 | 9:00 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 changes | |
G15891 | 7:45 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h24 | 9:09 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 changesdirect | |
W85241+ G89828 | 8:06 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h30 | 9:36 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
G89202 · P24048 · G89833 | 8:13 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h23 | 10:36 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 changes | |
L89251 · G89836 | 8:17 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h43 | 11:00 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
C24945 · C24686+ G89831 | 8:30 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h30 | 10:00 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 changes | |
G89084 · G89836 | 8:42 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h18 | 11:00 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
G15894 | 8:45 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h23 | 10:08 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 changesdirect | |
W85248 · W84899 | 9:05 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h39 | 10:44 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
L89254 · G89843 | 9:18 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h42 | 12:00 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
G16013 · C24691+ G89836 | 9:30 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h30 | 11:00 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 changes | |
G89086 · G89843 | 9:42 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h18 | 12:00 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
G89086 · P28660 · G89843 | 9:42 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h18 | 12:00 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 changes | |
G15893 | 9:45 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h23 | 11:08 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 changesdirect | |
C24399+ G90120 | 10:00 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h57 | 11:57 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
G89212 · P24056 · G89847 | 10:12 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h24 | 12:36 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 changes | |
L89257 · G89850 | 10:17 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h43 | 13:00 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
C24952 · C24696+ G89843 | 10:30 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h30 | 12:00 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 changes | |
G89092 · G89850 | 10:42 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h18 | 13:00 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
C03158 | 10:45 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h23 | 12:08 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 changesdirect | |
G15923+ G90122 | 11:00 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h57 | 12:57 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
G89217 · P24059 · G89854 | 11:12 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h24 | 13:36 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 changes | |
L89260 · G89857 | 11:17 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h43 | 14:00 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
C24954 · C24701+ G89850 | 11:30 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h30 | 13:00 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 changes | |
G89095 · G89857 | 11:42 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h18 | 14:00 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
G89095 · P28683 · G89857 | 11:42 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h18 | 14:00 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 changes | |
C24587 | 11:45 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h23 | 13:08 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 changesdirect | |
G15930+ G90124 | 12:00 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h57 | 13:57 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
C31733 · P24062 · G89861 | 12:12 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h24 | 14:36 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 changes | |
G15907 · C24708+ G89857 | 12:30 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h30 | 14:00 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 changes | |
G89098 · G89863 | 12:42 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h18 | 15:00 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
C24593 | 12:45 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h23 | 14:08 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 changesdirect | |
C24407 · W84908 | 13:00 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h44 | 14:44 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
G89225 · P24066 · G89865 | 13:12 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h24 | 15:36 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 changes | |
L89267 · G89867 | 13:17 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h43 | 16:00 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
G15922 · G15818+ G89863 | 13:30 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h30 | 15:00 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 changes | |
G89102 · G89867 | 13:42 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h18 | 16:00 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
G89102 · P28703 · G89867 | 13:42 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h18 | 16:00 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 changes | |
C03172 | 13:45 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h23 | 15:08 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 changesdirect | |
G15927+ G90095 | 14:00 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h57 | 15:57 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
G89230 · P24029 · G89817 | 14:12 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h24 | 16:36 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 changes | |
L89270 · G89819 | 14:17 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h43 | 17:00 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
W85310 · W84923 | 18:08 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h36 | 19:44 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
C24975 · C24745+ G89832 | 18:30 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h30 | 20:00 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 changes | |
C03192 | 18:45 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h23 | 20:08 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 changesdirect | |
W85319 · W84873 | 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 | 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 | |
G89089 · L89435 · G89845 | 19:42 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h19 | 22:01 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 changes | |
G16022 | 19:45 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h23 | 21:08 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 changesdirect | |
C24429+ G89904 | 20:00 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h58 | 21:58 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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FAQs: Leeds to Manchester Airport (MIA) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leeds 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Leeds and Manchester Airport (MIA)
Most Leeds to Manchester Airport (MIA) trains use the Leeds to Manchester Victoria station pair. Use this guide to compare Leeds 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 Burley Park from Leeds city centre
Burley Park is 2 km from Leeds city centre. Public transport options include:
Burley Park train station facilities and services
Burley Park has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Burley Park.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Burley Park: Parking, Taxis.
Bike and car services
Available at Burley Park: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Burley Park: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B station, Persons in wheelchairs can gain easy access onto both platforms. However to get onto the Harrogate bound platform you have to go a long way round it will take approx 5-7 minutes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Cards Only - No Cash Accepted, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Headingley from Leeds city centre
Headingley is 3 km from Leeds city centre. Public transport options include:
Headingley train station facilities and services
Headingley has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Headingley.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Headingley: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Headingley: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Headingley: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station. The conductor will carry out any assistance, please wait on the platform. This station has recently benefitted from the installation of lifts, level access to platform 1 with platform 2 being accessible using the lift and a short subway, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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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