- Must visit
British Commercial Vehicle Museum
The town's best-known museum, focused on Leyland's vehicle-making heritage with classic buses, lorries and interactive family displays.
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The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester to Leyland
Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 02 Nov
- Cheapest price on 02 Nov
- £8
- Average ticket price on 02 Nov
- £8
- Fastest journey on 02 Nov
- 40 m
- Average journey duration on 02 Nov
- 41 m
- Trains on 02 Nov
- 2
- Distance
- 38 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester to Leyland is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to Leyland will cost around £8 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £8.
Fast trains
On Mon 02 Nov, we found 2 trains from Manchester to Leyland, including 2 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 38 km distance in an average of 41 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 40 m .
The slowest trains will take 42 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.
10:08 0h42 Manchester 10:50 Leyland £8 1 One-way 0 changes10:39 0h40 Manchester 11:19 Leyland £8 1 One-way 0 changes
10:39 0h40 Manchester 11:19 Leyland £8 1 One-way 0 changes10:08 0h42 Manchester 10:50 Leyland £8 1 One-way 0 changes
Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester to Leyland
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Manchester to Leyland run on average 5 times per day, taking around 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:09, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 38 km distance in 39m.
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
Distance 38 km |
Average train duration 41m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 39m |
First train 0:09 |
Last train 23:55 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 70 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
Frequently asked questions about your Manchester to Leyland trip
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Manchester to Leyland.
The cost of a train ticket from Manchester to Leyland can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £6, while the average price tends to be around £9.
The train journey from Manchester to Leyland covers a distance of 38 km and takes approximately 39m. Trains run 5 per day.
The train distance from Manchester to Leyland is 38 km.
The first train from Manchester to Leyland leaves at 0:09.
The last train from Manchester to Leyland departs at 23:55.
Trains from Manchester to Leyland run approximately 5 times per day.
Yes, there is a direct train between Manchester and Leyland. The service operates 5 times per day, provided by Northern Rail.
Live departures
Manchester to Leyland train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Leyland trains for today, Sunday 1 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 20:04 Manchester | 0h41 | 20:45 Leyland | 0 changesdirect | |
| 21:04 Manchester | 0h46 | 21:50 Leyland | 0 changesdirect | |
| 23:04 Manchester | 0h46 | 23:50 Leyland | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Train companies: Northern Rail from Manchester to Leyland trainsNorthern Rail trains will get you between Manchester and Leyland from £6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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
39m
Cheapest Northern Rail Price
£6
Northern Rail frequency
5 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
Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Manchester and Leyland
Review the details behind your booking, from operators and ticket rules to luggage, onboard amenities, accessibility, and route-specific travel policies.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Manchester to Leyland.
There is no night train service from Manchester to Leyland.
Complete guide to Leyland
Things to do in Leyland
Discover the best of Leyland — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Leyland trip today.
- Recommended
Worden Hall Museum
Community museum space at Worden Park with changing displays on local history, making a useful cultural stop beside the hall and gardens.
- Recommended
The Heritage Centre, Bamber Bridge
Nearby industrial heritage museum in Bamber Bridge with steam engines and working exhibits, popular with visitors exploring the wider area.
- Must visit
Worden Park
Leyland's standout green space, with formal gardens, woodland walks, play areas and open grounds around a historic hall.
- Recommended
Cuerden Valley Park
A popular local nature reserve with lakes, birdlife and easy walking paths, ideal for a quieter outdoor visit close to town.
- Recommended
Lostock Hall to Midge Hall Trail
A useful walking and cycling corridor following the old railway route, offering a flat, accessible way to explore the local landscape.
- Gluten-free
Lancashire Hotpot
A hearty Lancashire hotpot of lamb or mutton, onions and sliced potatoes, slow-cooked for comfort and long tied to Lancashire home cooking.
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
Lancashire Cheese
Crumbling Lancashire cheese with a buttery, tangy taste. It is one of the county’s best-known traditional foods and often served with bread or chutney.
- Vegetarian
Butter Pie
Butter pie is a Preston and wider Lancashire favourite: flaky pastry filled with potato, onion and butter, linked to local Catholic meat-free traditions.
L'Albero
Popular casual Italian restaurant serving pizza, pasta and grills in a lively, family-friendly setting in central Leyland.
The Dilraj
Well-known local Indian restaurant with classic curries, tandoori dishes and a smart but relaxed atmosphere.
The Leyland Lion
Traditional pub dining with steaks, Sunday roasts and British favourites in a restored historic coaching inn setting.
Pound sterling (£)
Moderate for the UK. Hotels, dining and local transport are usually cheaper than in London, but costs are similar to other towns in North West England.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- £8-12 for fast food or a simple meal.
- Mid-range
- £15-30 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- £50+ per person for upscale dining.
- Coffee
- £2.80-4 for a cappuccino.
Tipping culture
Service is often included in restaurants; if not, 10-12.5% is usual for good service. Taxi fares can be rounded up. Tipping in cafés is optional, usually small change.
Northern
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Prices
- Single ticket
- £2
- Day pass
- £6
To the city centre
Leyland Railway Station -> Preston Railway Station, Preston
- Distance
- 11 km
- Travel time
- 10 min
- Contactless Tap & Go works on participating Lancashire buses; tap on and tap off so daily capping can apply.
- Bus fares in Lancashire vary by operator. Check the operator or Lancashire County Council page before travel, especially for supported services.
Plan your visit to Leyland
Get destination-focused answers for the end of your trip, including what to do, when to go, practical entry details, and tips for making the most of your time in Leyland.
The train journey from Manchester to Leyland offers a mix of urban and rural views. As you leave Manchester, you pass through suburbs and industrial landscapes, transitioning to more scenic countryside, with glimpses of fields and small villages, particularly as you approach Leyland.
FAQs: Manchester to Leyland train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to Leyland 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 Leyland, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Booking trains from Manchester to Leyland in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
Yes, you can take the train from Manchester to Leyland.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Manchester and Leyland
Most Manchester to Leyland trains use the Deansgate to Leyland station pair. Use this guide to compare Manchester and Leyland 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 Leyland
Which Manchester station do trains to Leyland leave from?
Trains from Manchester to Leyland leave from Deansgate. The station is 1 km from Manchester city centre at Deansgate station, Whitworth Street West, Deansgate, Manchester, M3 4LG.
DeansgateDeansgate station, Whitworth Street West, Deansgate, Manchester, M3 4LG
City-centre transport
Getting to Deansgate from Manchester city centre
Deansgate is 1 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
TrainManchester Airport - Corkickle, Manchester Airport - Blackpool North, Manchester Airport - Liverpool Lime Street, Manchester Airport - Barrow-in-Furness, Manchester Airport - Windermere, Wilmslow - Liverpool Lime Street, Manchester Airport - Preston, Stockport - Blackpool North · 5m · £1 · every ~7 min
Bus33, 255, 30 · 5m · £2 · every ~22 min
T1 · 1h 6m
TramBlue Line, Red Line, Pink Line, Purple Line · 6m · £2 · every ~38 min
Deansgate train station facilities and services
Deansgate has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Deansgate.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Deansgate.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Deansgate: Parking, Taxis.
Bike and car services
Available at Deansgate: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Deansgate: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station From Whitworth Street, up a ramp (43 paces, 1:25 slope) and level access through the entrance into the foyer. Or from the junction of Chester Road, Whitworth Street and Deansgate, level access through the entrance, along the corridor and up 21 steps into the foyer. Then, to Manchester: Past the ticket office, via the lift in the foyer. Or up a ramp (34 paces), up 17 steps onto the platform. To Bolton, Warrington and Wigan : Via the lift in the foyer or along the subway (26 paces), up a ramp (32 paces) and up 18 steps onto the platform. Level access to Manchester platform also via overbridge from Metrolink G-Mex Metrolink stop. Lift available first to last train, currently 06:20 - 23:40 Monday to Saturday. 08:10 - 23:30 Sunday, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Manchester PiccadillyPiccadilly Station Approach, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M60 7RA, United Kingdom+44 3457114141
City-centre transport
Getting to Manchester Piccadilly from Manchester city centre
Bus201, 203, 202, 205 · 1m · £2 · every ~56 min
TramBlue Line, Red Line, Pink Line, Purple Line, Yellow Line · 3m · £2 · every ~47 min
Manchester Piccadilly train station facilities and services
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 and drink
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
Wi-Fi and ATMs
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.
Tickets and information
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 and lost property
Luggage storage is operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Piccadilly: There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly, Premier Inn Manchester City, Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly.
Manchester AirportManchester Airport station, Malaga Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M90 3RR
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 · £5 · every ~9 min
BusUk980, Uk076, Uk074, Uk072, Ukn23 · 30m · £1 · 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.
Which Leyland station do trains from Manchester arrive at?
Trains from Manchester to Leyland arrive at Leyland. Leyland is from Leyland city centre.
LeylandLeyland station, Station Brow, Leyland, Lancashire, PR25 3NN+44 8002006060
City-centre transport
Getting to Leyland from Leyland city centre
Bus111, 111C · 1m · £8 · every ~15 min
Leyland train station facilities and services
Leyland has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Leyland.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Leyland.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Leyland: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Leyland: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Leyland: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A Station, This station only has tactile paving on platform 1 - There are four platforms at Leyland, all of which have step free access via lifts 24 /7, 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.
Train stations for Manchester to Leyland
Check train stations information for Manchester and Leyland, including where trains depart and arrive on this route.
The train station in Manchester that goes to Leyland is Deansgate, and it arrives at Leyland.
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