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

Showing times and prices for 24 May

Cheapest price

£16

Average price

£25

Fastest journey

2 h

Average duration

2 h 2 m

Trains per day

53

Distance

68 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Leeds station (LDS) 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 station (LDS) will cost around £25 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £16.

Fast trains

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

  • Northern RailC32418+Transpennine ExpressA26307 · TP330600
    8:022h48
    Manchester Airport (MIA)
    10:50Leeds station (LDS)
    £161One-way
    2 changes
  • Northern RailG86129 · G89145
    19:592h40
    Manchester Airport (MIA)
    22:39Leeds station (LDS)
    £171One-way
    1 change
  • Transpennine ExpressW85171 · A26306 · TP330400
    9:052h45
    Manchester Airport (MIA)
    11:50Leeds station (LDS)
    £171One-way
    2 changes
  • Transpennine ExpressW85178 · A26305 · TP330200
    10:102h40
    Manchester Airport (MIA)
    12:50Leeds station (LDS)
    £171One-way
    2 changes
  • Northern RailC31897+Transpennine ExpressA26308+Northern RailG89112
    7:372h09
    Manchester Airport (MIA)
    9:46Leeds station (LDS)
    £171One-way
    2 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Manchester Airport (MIA) to Leeds station (LDS)

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Leeds station (LDS) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 1h 39m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £7.

Distance: 68 km

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Live departures

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

The table below shows live departures for Manchester Airport (MIA) to Leeds station (LDS) trains for tomorrow, Sunday 24 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Northern RailC31897+Transpennine ExpressA26308+Northern RailG891127:37 Manchester Airport (MIA)
2h09
9:46 Leeds station (LDS)2 changes
Northern RailC31897+Transpennine ExpressA26308 · TP3307007:37 Manchester Airport (MIA)
2h43
10:20 Leeds station (LDS)2 changes
Northern RailC32418+Transpennine ExpressA26307 · TP3306008:02 Manchester Airport (MIA)
2h48
10:50 Leeds station (LDS)2 changes
Northern RailC32418 · G891158:02 Manchester Airport (MIA)
2h38
10:40 Leeds station (LDS)1 change
Northern RailC31900 · G892018:44 Manchester Airport (MIA)
2h32
11:16 Leeds station (LDS)1 change
Transpennine ExpressW85171 · A26306 · TP3304009:05 Manchester Airport (MIA)
2h45
11:50 Leeds station (LDS)2 changes
Transpennine ExpressW85171+Northern RailG891179:05 Manchester Airport (MIA)
2h34
11:39 Leeds station (LDS)1 change
Northern RailC31721 · G892059:36 Manchester Airport (MIA)
2h40
12:16 Leeds station (LDS)1 change
Northern RailC31721+Transpennine ExpressW84669+CrossCountryG010639:36 Manchester Airport (MIA)
2h27
12:03 Leeds station (LDS)2 changes
Northern RailC32421 · G891199:59 Manchester Airport (MIA)
2h41
12:40 Leeds station (LDS)1 change
Transpennine ExpressW85178 · A26305 · TP33020010:10 Manchester Airport (MIA)
2h40
12:50 Leeds station (LDS)2 changes
Transpennine ExpressW85178 · W84675+Northern RailG8974810:10 Manchester Airport (MIA)
3h05
13:15 Leeds station (LDS)2 changes
Northern RailG89119+Transpennine ExpressW8517810:10 Manchester Airport (MIA)
2h30
12:40 Leeds station (LDS)1 change
Transpennine ExpressA26309+Northern RailG8912111:39 Manchester Airport (MIA)
2h00
13:39 Leeds station (LDS)1 change
Transpennine ExpressA26304+Northern RailG8912312:35 Manchester Airport (MIA)
2h05
14:40 Leeds station (LDS)1 change
Northern RailG89570+Transpennine ExpressW84688+Northern RailG8976012:47 Manchester Airport (MIA)
2h28
15:15 Leeds station (LDS)2 changes
Northern RailG89570 · C3173212:47 Manchester Airport (MIA)
2h29
15:16 Leeds station (LDS)1 change
Northern RailG89570+Transpennine ExpressW84688+CrossCountryG0107112:47 Manchester Airport (MIA)
2h14
15:01 Leeds station (LDS)2 changes
Transpennine ExpressA26303+Northern RailG8912513:35 Manchester Airport (MIA)
2h06
15:41 Leeds station (LDS)1 change
Northern RailG86147 · G8912913:59 Manchester Airport (MIA)
2h41
16:40 Leeds station (LDS)1 change
Transpennine ExpressA26302+Northern RailG8912914:36 Manchester Airport (MIA)
2h04
16:40 Leeds station (LDS)1 change
Northern RailG89578+Transpennine ExpressW84699+Northern RailG8977114:45 Manchester Airport (MIA)
2h30
17:15 Leeds station (LDS)2 changes
Northern RailG89578 · C3173514:45 Manchester Airport (MIA)
2h32
17:17 Leeds station (LDS)1 change
Northern RailG89578+Transpennine ExpressW84699+CrossCountryG0107714:45 Manchester Airport (MIA)
2h17
17:02 Leeds station (LDS)2 changes
Northern RailG89132+Transpennine ExpressA2630115:36 Manchester Airport (MIA)
2h05
17:41 Leeds station (LDS)1 change
Northern RailG89582 · G8923415:45 Manchester Airport (MIA)
2h31
18:16 Leeds station (LDS)1 change
Northern RailG89582 · G89777+Transpennine ExpressW8470715:45 Manchester Airport (MIA)
2h30
18:15 Leeds station (LDS)2 changes
Northern RailG89582+Transpennine ExpressW84707+CrossCountryG0107815:45 Manchester Airport (MIA)
2h17
18:02 Leeds station (LDS)2 changes
Northern RailG86153 · G8913515:59 Manchester Airport (MIA)
2h41
18:40 Leeds station (LDS)1 change
Northern RailG89135+Transpennine ExpressA2630016:35 Manchester Airport (MIA)
2h05
18:40 Leeds station (LDS)1 change
Northern RailG89586 · G89783+Transpennine ExpressW8471316:45 Manchester Airport (MIA)
2h29
19:14 Leeds station (LDS)2 changes
Northern RailG89586+Transpennine ExpressW84713+CrossCountryW2979216:45 Manchester Airport (MIA)
2h17
19:02 Leeds station (LDS)2 changes
Northern RailG89137+Transpennine ExpressA2629917:36 Manchester Airport (MIA)
2h01
19:37 Leeds station (LDS)1 change
Transpennine ExpressA26299 · TP32880017:36 Manchester Airport (MIA)
2h14
19:50 Leeds station (LDS)1 change
Transpennine ExpressW84718+Transport for WalesW44297+CrossCountryW2979517:41 Manchester Airport (MIA)
2h21
20:02 Leeds station (LDS)2 changes
Northern RailG86117 · G8913917:59 Manchester Airport (MIA)
2h38
20:37 Leeds station (LDS)1 change
Transpennine ExpressA26298 · TP32860018:35 Manchester Airport (MIA)
2h15
20:50 Leeds station (LDS)1 change
Northern RailG89139+Transpennine ExpressA2629818:35 Manchester Airport (MIA)
2h02
20:37 Leeds station (LDS)1 change
Northern RailG89594+Transpennine ExpressW84723+Northern RailG8979418:45 Manchester Airport (MIA)
2h28
21:13 Leeds station (LDS)2 changes
Northern RailG89594 · C3173618:45 Manchester Airport (MIA)
2h29
21:14 Leeds station (LDS)1 change
Northern RailG89594+Transpennine ExpressW84723+CrossCountryG0072418:45 Manchester Airport (MIA)
2h16
21:01 Leeds station (LDS)2 changes
Transpennine ExpressA26297+Northern RailG8914219:36 Manchester Airport (MIA)
2h03
21:39 Leeds station (LDS)1 change
Transpennine ExpressA26297 · TP32840019:36 Manchester Airport (MIA)
2h14
21:50 Leeds station (LDS)1 change
Northern RailG89598+Transpennine ExpressW84731+Northern RailG8980019:45 Manchester Airport (MIA)
2h28
22:13 Leeds station (LDS)2 changes
Northern RailG89598 · C3173719:45 Manchester Airport (MIA)
2h31
22:16 Leeds station (LDS)1 change
Northern RailG89598+Transpennine ExpressW84731+CrossCountryG0073119:45 Manchester Airport (MIA)
2h17
22:02 Leeds station (LDS)2 changes
Northern RailG86129 · G8914519:59 Manchester Airport (MIA)
2h40
22:39 Leeds station (LDS)1 change
Transpennine ExpressA26296+Northern RailG8914520:35 Manchester Airport (MIA)
2h04
22:39 Leeds station (LDS)1 change
Transpennine ExpressA26296 · TP32820020:35 Manchester Airport (MIA)
2h15
22:50 Leeds station (LDS)1 change
Northern RailG89603+Transpennine ExpressW84735+CrossCountryG0073420:45 Manchester Airport (MIA)
2h18
23:03 Leeds station (LDS)2 changes
Transpennine ExpressW84942+Northern RailG8925620:59 Manchester Airport (MIA)
2h15
23:14 Leeds station (LDS)1 change
Transpennine ExpressA26295 · TP32800021:35 Manchester Airport (MIA)
2h15
23:50 Leeds station (LDS)1 change
Transport for WalesW43862+Transpennine ExpressW84741+CrossCountryG6655021:41 Manchester Airport (MIA)
2h27
0:08 Leeds station (LDS)2 changes

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  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited or TransPennine Express to find the best option for your trip from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Leeds station (LDS).
  • Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Leeds station (LDS).

Journey information

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

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Trains from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Leeds station (LDS) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.

There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:13, the last at 23:41. The fastest train covers the 68 km distance in 1h 14m.

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
68 km
Average train duration
1h 42m
Cheapest ticket price
£7
Trains per day
7
Direct trains
2
Fastest train
1h 14m
First train
0:13
Last train
23:41
Cheapest Month
Mar
Cheapest Day
Mon
High Season
Oct - Dec
Low Season
Apr - Jun
Busiest Day
Thu
Least Busy Day
Tue
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

Train companies: Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Leeds station (LDS) trainsTranspennine Express, Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express trains will get you between Manchester Airport (MIA) and Leeds station (LDS) from £5. 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 Duration
1h 14m
Cheapest Price
£14
Transpennine Express frequency
5 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 Duration
2h 1m
Cheapest Price
£7
Northern Rail frequency
2 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

Northern Trains Limited

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 46m
Cheapest Price
£33
Northern Trains Limited frequency
2 a day

TransPennine Express

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 25m
Cheapest Price
£32
TransPennine Express frequency
15 a day

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

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

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Leeds station (LDS) can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £7, while the average price tends to be around £19.
The train journey from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Leeds station (LDS) covers a distance of 68 km and takes approximately 1h 14m. Trains run 7 per day.
The train distance from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Leeds station (LDS) is 68 km.
The first train from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Leeds station (LDS) leaves at 0:13.
The last train from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Leeds station (LDS) departs at 23:41.
Trains from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Leeds station (LDS) run approximately 7 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Leeds station (LDS).
Yes, there is a direct train between Manchester Airport (MIA) and Leeds station (LDS). The service operates 2 times per day, provided by Transpennine Express, TransPennine Express.
To get from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Leeds station (LDS), you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Leeds station (LDS).
The cheapest way to get from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Leeds station (LDS) is by coach, costing approximately £5.
Booking trains from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Leeds station (LDS) 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 scenery, passing through the picturesque Pennine landscapes and charming towns like Huddersfield, providing a pleasant view for travellers.
Yes, a day trip from Manchester Airport to Leeds is feasible with a travel time of 1h 14m and a distance of 68 km. Trains operate frequently with 9 trips per day, making it convenient for a day visit.
Yes, you can take the train from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Leeds station (LDS).

popular train stations

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

Manchester
Leeds
The major train station for departures in Manchester is Manchester Airport. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Manchester Airport for your trip from Manchester to Leeds.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 06:30 - 22:30
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
13 km
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: Passport Photo Booth
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • 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
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: The toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts. The Ladies toilets are located at the end of Platform 3. The Gents toilets are located at the end of Platform 2. The National key toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: No
  • Storage location: No cycle storage
  • Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • 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
Public transport options for Manchester Airport
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail Replacement bus services depart from stands L & M of the adjacent Bus Station which is situated close to the ticket office.

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