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The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Leeds

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 02 Oct

Cheapest price on 02 Oct

£12

Average ticket price on 02 Oct

£22

Fastest journey on 02 Oct

1 h 54 m

Average journey duration on 02 Oct

1 h 54 m

Trains on 02 Oct

50

Distance

68 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train 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 £22 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £12.

Fast trains

To travel from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Leeds you need to make at least one change.

  • Northern RailG89579 · G89143
    20:172h25
    Manchester Airport (MIA)
    22:42Leeds station (LDS)
    £121One-way
    1 change
  • Transpennine ExpressC24372 · G16001
    19:042h07
    Manchester Airport (MIA)
    21:11Leeds station (LDS)
    £141One-way
    1 change
  • Transpennine ExpressW85210 · G15949
    20:042h09
    Manchester Airport (MIA)
    22:13Leeds station (LDS)
    £141One-way
    1 change
  • Transpennine ExpressW85188 · G16023
    13:042h06
    Manchester Airport (MIA)
    15:10Leeds station (LDS)
    £151One-way
    1 change
  • Transpennine ExpressW85165 · G15897
    7:042h09
    Manchester Airport (MIA)
    9:13Leeds station (LDS)
    £151One-way
    1 change

Live departures

Manchester Airport (MIA) to Leeds train times

The table below shows live departures for Manchester Airport (MIA) to Leeds trains for today, Thursday 1 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Transpennine ExpressP00051+Northern RailG86165
Delayed
8:30 8:32Manchester Airport (MIA)
2h05
10:37 Leeds station (LDS)
1 change
Transpennine ExpressG15861+Northern RailG89564
Delayed
8:44 8:48Manchester Airport (MIA)
2h02
10:50 Leeds station (LDS)
1 change
Transpennine ExpressG15861+Northern RailL89250 · G89564
Delayed
8:44 8:48Manchester Airport (MIA)
2h02
10:50 Leeds station (LDS)
2 changes
Transpennine ExpressG15862+Northern RailG89573
Delayed
9:44 9:48Manchester Airport (MIA)
2h00
11:48 Leeds station (LDS)
1 change
Transpennine ExpressW85177 · C24597
On time
10:04 Manchester Airport (MIA)
2h06
12:10 Leeds station (LDS)
1 change
Transpennine ExpressC24904+Northern RailG89581
Delayed
10:38 10:48Manchester Airport (MIA)
2h01
12:49 Leeds station (LDS)
1 change
Transpennine ExpressW85179 · G16000
On time
11:04 Manchester Airport (MIA)
2h09
13:13 Leeds station (LDS)
1 change
Transpennine ExpressC24909+Northern RailG89589
Delayed
11:44 11:48Manchester Airport (MIA)
2h00
13:48 Leeds station (LDS)
1 change
Transpennine ExpressW85182 · C2460812:04 Manchester Airport (MIA)
2h06
14:10 Leeds station (LDS)1 change
Transpennine ExpressG15955+Northern RailG8959712:48 Manchester Airport (MIA)
2h00
14:48 Leeds station (LDS)1 change
Transpennine ExpressW85188 · G16023
On time
13:04 Manchester Airport (MIA)
2h06
15:10 Leeds station (LDS)
1 change
Transpennine ExpressG15868+Transport for WalesG38415
Delayed
13:23 13:25Manchester Airport (MIA)
2h14
15:39 Leeds station (LDS)
1 change
Transpennine ExpressG15953+Northern RailG8960713:48 Manchester Airport (MIA)
2h03
15:51 Leeds station (LDS)1 change
Transpennine ExpressW85191 · C24619
On time
14:04 Manchester Airport (MIA)
2h07
16:11 Leeds station (LDS)
1 change
Transpennine ExpressC24526+Transport for WalesG3841714:25 Manchester Airport (MIA)
2h16
16:41 Leeds station (LDS)1 change
Transpennine ExpressG15950+Northern RailG89617
On time
14:48 Manchester Airport (MIA)
2h00
16:48 Leeds station (LDS)
1 change
Transpennine ExpressW85196 · G16020
On time
15:04 Manchester Airport (MIA)
2h08
17:12 Leeds station (LDS)
1 change
Transpennine ExpressG15948+Northern RailG89543
Delayed
15:46 15:48Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h59
17:47 Leeds station (LDS)
1 change
Transpennine ExpressG15948+Northern RailL89272 · G89543
Delayed
15:46 15:48Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h59
17:47 Leeds station (LDS)
2 changes
Transpennine ExpressW85201 · C24631
On time
16:04 Manchester Airport (MIA)
2h08
18:12 Leeds station (LDS)
1 change
Transpennine ExpressC24924+Northern RailL89276 · G8955016:48 Manchester Airport (MIA)
2h01
18:49 Leeds station (LDS)2 changes
Transpennine ExpressC24924+Northern RailG8955016:48 Manchester Airport (MIA)
2h01
18:49 Leeds station (LDS)1 change
Transpennine ExpressW85206 · C24637
On time
17:04 Manchester Airport (MIA)
2h07
19:11 Leeds station (LDS)
1 change
Transpennine ExpressG15988+Northern RailG89558
Delayed
17:43 17:48Manchester Airport (MIA)
2h02
19:50 Leeds station (LDS)
1 change
Transpennine ExpressG15988+Northern RailG89558 · L89279
Delayed
17:43 17:48Manchester Airport (MIA)
2h02
19:50 Leeds station (LDS)
2 changes
Transpennine ExpressW85208 · G16016
On time
18:04 Manchester Airport (MIA)
2h08
20:12 Leeds station (LDS)
1 change
Transpennine ExpressC24929+Northern RailG8956618:48 Manchester Airport (MIA)
2h01
20:49 Leeds station (LDS)1 change
Transpennine ExpressC24929+Northern RailG89566 · L8928218:48 Manchester Airport (MIA)
2h01
20:49 Leeds station (LDS)2 changes
Friday 2 October
Transpennine ExpressW84648+CrossCountryG669825:43 Manchester Airport (MIA)
2h19
8:02 Leeds station (LDS)1 change
Transpennine ExpressW84648+Northern RailG897245:43 Manchester Airport (MIA)
2h31
8:14 Leeds station (LDS)1 change
Northern RailG89542 · L89237+Transpennine ExpressG158665:48 Manchester Airport (MIA)
2h00
7:48 Leeds station (LDS)2 changes
Transpennine ExpressW85164 · G158886:03 Manchester Airport (MIA)
2h08
8:11 Leeds station (LDS)1 change
Northern RailG89545 · P24114 · G891096:17 Manchester Airport (MIA)
2h25
8:42 Leeds station (LDS)2 changes
Northern RailG86149+Transpennine ExpressG163566:32 Manchester Airport (MIA)
2h08
8:40 Leeds station (LDS)1 change
Northern RailG89548 · L89242+Transpennine ExpressC248926:48 Manchester Airport (MIA)
2h01
8:49 Leeds station (LDS)2 changes
Transpennine ExpressW85165 · G158977:04 Manchester Airport (MIA)
2h09
9:13 Leeds station (LDS)1 change
Northern RailG89552 · P24118 · G891107:17 Manchester Airport (MIA)
2h30
9:47 Leeds station (LDS)2 changes
Northern RailG86159+Transpennine ExpressG158797:32 Manchester Airport (MIA)
2h08
9:40 Leeds station (LDS)1 change
Northern RailG89556+Transpennine ExpressC248957:48 Manchester Airport (MIA)
2h00
9:48 Leeds station (LDS)1 change
Transpennine ExpressW85168 · G158968:04 Manchester Airport (MIA)
2h06
10:10 Leeds station (LDS)1 change
Northern RailG86165+Transpennine ExpressP000518:32 Manchester Airport (MIA)
2h05
10:37 Leeds station (LDS)1 change
Northern RailG89564+Transpennine ExpressG158618:48 Manchester Airport (MIA)
2h02
10:50 Leeds station (LDS)1 change
Northern RailG89564 · L89250+Transpennine ExpressG158618:48 Manchester Airport (MIA)
2h02
10:50 Leeds station (LDS)2 changes
Transpennine ExpressW85170 · C245909:04 Manchester Airport (MIA)
2h07
11:11 Leeds station (LDS)1 change

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Leeds

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Trains from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Leeds run on average 12 times per day, taking around 1h 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 but you can travel from only £4 by coach.

There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:28, the last at 22:41. The fastest train covers the 68 km distance in 57m.

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 £4
Distance
68 km
Average train duration
1h 27m
Cheapest ticket price
£5
Trains per day
12
Direct trains
2
Fastest train
57m
First train
3:28
Last train
22:41
Cheapest Month
May
Cheapest Day
Tue
High Season
Jul - Sept
Low Season
Apr - Jun
Busiest Day
Tue
Least Busy Day
Sun
Best time to book
21 days
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 £4

Train companies: Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, East Midlands Railway from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Leeds trainsTranspennine Express, Northern Rail, East Midlands Railway trains will get you between Manchester Airport (MIA) and Leeds from £4. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Transpennine Express

About
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.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Transpennine Express Duration
57m
Cheapest Transpennine Express Price
£11
Transpennine Express frequency
7 a day
Luggage included
2 large items and 1 small hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if service is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks, plus a small selection of hot and cold food items
Seat reservation
Seat reservations are free of charge and recommended for busy routes
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance booking service
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

Northern Rail

About
Northern Trains is a publicly owned train operating company in the United Kingdom, headquartered in York. It runs local and commuter services across the north of England, connecting regions including the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire, and the Humber coastline. As part of the National Rail network, Northern operates under a coordinated fare and ticketing system alongside other UK train companies.Ticket types include Advance, Off-Peak, Anytime Day, single, return, and season tickets, with only one class option available: Standard. Onboard amenities may include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and refreshments on select services. Popular routes include connections between major northern cities such as Manchester, Liverpool, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Northern Rail Duration
1h 28m
Cheapest Northern Rail Price
£5
Northern Rail frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
See refund policy for ticket types
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on most services with drinks and snacks. Some stations have cafes and shops
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available but not mandatory. Free of charge when booking advance tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, passenger assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

East Midlands Railway

About
East Midlands Trains is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to the East Midlands, Yorkshire, and the North West. East Midlands Trains operates a fleet of Class 158, Class 156, Class 170, Class 222 and Class 180 diesel multiple units, as well as Class 222 Meridian electric multiple units. East Midlands Trains also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for East Midlands Trains are London to Nottingham, Sheffield, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average East Midlands Railway Duration
1h 50m
Cheapest East Midlands Railway Price
£20
East Midlands Railway frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee. Free for Advance ticket holders
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs must be on lead and require a ticket (£6 for day ticket)
Quiet zone

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Leeds Art Gallery

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Pound sterling (£)

Moderate for the UK: hotels and dining are usually cheaper than London, while public transport and everyday tourist costs stay fairly manageable.

Average meal costs

Budget
£8-12 for fast food or a simple meal.
Mid-range
£18-30 per person for a restaurant meal.
Fine dining
£60+ per person for upscale dining.
Coffee
£3-4 for a cappuccino.

Tipping culture

Service is sometimes included. If not, tip 10-12.5% in restaurants for good service. Taxis are often rounded up. Tipping in cafés is optional.

FAQs: Manchester Airport (MIA) to Leeds train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Leeds 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 Leeds, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Leeds can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £5, while the average price tends to be around £20.
The train journey from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Leeds covers a distance of 68 km and takes approximately 57m. Trains run 12 per day.
The train distance from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Leeds is 68 km.
The first train from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Leeds leaves at 3:28.
The last train from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Leeds departs at 22:41.
Trains from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Leeds run approximately 12 times per day.
Yes, there is a high-speed train service from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Leeds.
Yes, there is a direct train between Manchester Airport (MIA) and Leeds. The service operates 2 times per day, provided by Transpennine Express.
There is no night train service from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Leeds.
Booking trains from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Leeds in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Manchester Airport to Leeds offers a mix of urban and rural views, passing through industrial landscapes and picturesque countryside, including the Pennines, providing some scenic elements along the route.
Yes, you can take the train from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Leeds.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Manchester Airport (MIA) and Leeds

Most Manchester Airport (MIA) to Leeds trains use the Manchester Victoria to Leeds station pair, with some services arriving at Burley Park. Use this guide to compare Manchester Airport (MIA) and Leeds train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Manchester
Arrival train stations in Leeds
Manchester AirportManchester Airport station, Malaga Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M90 3RRWifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Manchester Airport from Manchester city centre

Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainLiverpool Lime Street - Manchester Airport, Manchester Piccadilly - Crewe, Blackpool North - Manchester Airport, Barrow-in-Furness - Manchester Airport, Windermere - Manchester Airport, Manchester Piccadilly - Wilmslow, Manchester Piccadilly - Manchester Airport, Millom - Manchester Airport, Lancaster - Manchester Airport, Manchester Oxford Road - Manchester Airport, Corkickle - Manchester Airport, Preston - Manchester Airport · 17m · £4 · every ~9 min
BusUk980, Uk076, Uk074, Uk072, Ukn23 · 30m · £0.90 · every ~2 min
43, 103 · 1h 2m · £2 · every ~29 min
43, 103 · 1h 6m · £2 · every ~29 min
TramNavy Line · 51m · £4 · every ~16 min
Navy Line · 54m · £4 · every ~8 min

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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