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Abbey House Museum
Country house museum with period rooms, art, and parkland. A varied day out covering Leeds history, design, and gardens.
Take a train from Manchester to Guiseley and enjoy the approximately 56 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest train runs at 06:00, the last at 23:35.
Distance 56 km |
First train 6:00 |
Last train 23:35 |
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Country house museum with period rooms, art, and parkland. A varied day out covering Leeds history, design, and gardens.
Independent arts centre with changing exhibitions by regional and national artists, plus talks and workshops in nearby Ilkley.
Museum in a former Victorian mill, exploring textile production and social history through working machinery and displays.
Open moorland and woodland above nearby towns, popular for walks, views, and fresh air on marked paths and scenic tracks.
Hilltop viewpoint and beauty spot with broad views over Wharfedale. A favourite local walking area close to Guiseley.
Wooded estate and parkland with lakeside paths, open lawns, and family-friendly walks near Leeds Bradford Airport.
A crisp oat biscuit from nearby Yorkshire, traditionally eaten with Wensleydale cheese. It reflects the county’s long oat-growing and dairy heritage.
A sticky ginger cake made with oatmeal, treacle and golden syrup, especially linked to Yorkshire bonfire season and local home baking traditions.
A classic Yorkshire batter pudding served with roast beef and gravy. It is one of the region’s best-known Sunday dinner staples.
Established Italian restaurant in Guiseley known for pizza, pasta and a relaxed neighbourhood atmosphere.
Popular Guiseley pub serving classic British dishes and grills in a modern, family-friendly setting.
Refined restaurant at Leeds Bradford Airport hotel, offering modern British dining in a calm, polished room near Guiseley.
Moderate for West Yorkshire. Meals and local travel are reasonable, while hotels can cost more than in smaller nearby towns.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is usual for good service if not already added. Round up taxi fares; cafés usually do not expect tips.
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Guiseley station -> Leeds station
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to Guiseley 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 Guiseley, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Manchester to Guiseley trains use the Manchester Victoria to Guiseley station pair. Use this guide to compare Manchester and Guiseley train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Manchester Victoria has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Victoria.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Victoria.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Manchester Victoria: Parking, WC.
Available at Manchester Victoria: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Victoria: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - Step free access around the whole station via use of lifts between platforms 3-6, connection with Manchester Metrolink using ramps, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards Located near the ticket office, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options are available at Manchester Airport.
Wi-Fi is available at Manchester Airport. ATMs are available at Manchester Airport.
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.
Available at Manchester Airport: Parking, WC.
Available at Manchester Airport: Bike Parking.
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.
Manchester Piccadilly has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Carluccio’s, Hotel Chocolat, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Costa Coffee, Pret a Manger, Upper Crust, McDonald's, & more
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi. ATMs are there are ATM machines on the main concourse, Platform 10 and on the mezzanine level.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30, Sun: 07:00 - 22:30. Information desks are located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
Luggage storage is operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Piccadilly: There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly, Premier Inn Manchester City, Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly.
Guiseley has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Guiseley.
Ticket office support is available at Guiseley.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Guiseley: Parking.
Available at Guiseley: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Guiseley: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - If travelling to Leeds Step free access is available via Netherfield Road. If travelling to Ilkley then it is level access, 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: Accepts Cash & Cards, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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