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Which bus from Leeds to Manchester is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Leeds to Manchester. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like National Express, FlixBus or TransPennine Express. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

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tomorrow
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
from £3
Sunday
from £3
Monday
from £3

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    1h 10m
    0
    06:20
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    07:30
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £3
  • FlixBus
    1h 10m
    0
    14:00
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    15:10
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £3
  • National Express
    1h 40m
    0
    15:00
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    16:40
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £5
  • National Express
    1h 25m
    0
    16:45
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    18:10
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £5
  • TransPennine Express
    1h 1m
    0
    02:20
    Leeds
    Central Station
    03:21
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    £29

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    1h 10m
    0
    14:00
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    15:10
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £3
  • FlixBus
    1h 5m
    0
    22:25
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    23:30
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £3
  • National Express
    1h 40m
    0
    15:00
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    16:40
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £4
  • National Express
    1h 25m
    0
    16:45
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    18:10
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £4
  • National Express
    1h 40m
    0
    17:45
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    19:25
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £4

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    1h 10m
    0
    06:20
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    07:30
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £3
  • FlixBus
    1h 10m
    0
    12:10
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    13:20
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £3
  • National Express
    1h 40m
    0
    15:00
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    16:40
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £4
  • National Express
    1h 25m
    0
    16:45
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    18:10
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £4
  • TransPennine Express
    2h 46m
    0
    00:54
    Leeds
    Morley Train Station
    03:40
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    £9

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    1h 10m
    0
    06:20
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    07:30
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £3
  • FlixBus
    1h 10m
    0
    10:10
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    11:20
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £3
  • National Express
    1h 40m
    0
    17:45
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    19:25
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £4
  • National Express
    1h 10m
    0
    19:30
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    20:40
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £4
  • TransPennine Express
    2h 46m
    0
    00:54
    Leeds
    Morley Train Station
    03:40
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    £10

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    1h 10m
    0
    14:00
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    15:10
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £3
  • FlixBus
    1h 10m
    0
    20:20
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    21:30
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £3
  • National Express
    1h 10m
    0
    16:45
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    17:55
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £4
  • National Express
    1h 40m
    0
    17:45
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    19:25
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £4
  • TransPennine Express
    2h 45m
    0
    00:54
    Leeds
    Morley Train Station
    03:39
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    £10

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    1h 10m
    0
    14:00
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    15:10
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £3
  • FlixBus
    1h 10m
    0
    15:10
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    16:20
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £3
  • FlixBus
    1h 10m
    0
    20:20
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    21:30
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £3
  • National Express
    1h 40m
    0
    09:30
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    11:10
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £4
  • National Express
    1h 40m
    0
    15:00
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    16:40
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £4

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    1h 10m
    0
    13:00
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    14:10
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £3
  • National Express
    1h 50m
    0
    06:30
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    08:20
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £4
  • National Express
    1h 40m
    0
    09:30
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    11:10
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £4
  • National Express
    1h 10m
    0
    11:15
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    12:25
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £4
  • FlixBus
    1h 10m
    0
    06:20
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    07:30
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £4

What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Leeds and Manchester?

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Leeds to Manchester. See on which day of the week you have more travel options and what time you have more bus trips to choose from.
Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 32 daily coaches from Leeds to Manchester. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 31 daily coaches between Leeds and Manchester.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 91 coaches from Leeds to Manchester, while Night sees the fewest connections between Leeds and Manchester, with 11 offers.

All facts for Leeds to Manchester bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like National Express, FlixBus and TransPennine Express that travel daily 31 times by bus from Leeds to Manchester in one click. Book your Leeds to Manchester bus ticket starting from £3!

Cheapest Bus £3
Fastest Bus 1h 1m
Earliest Coach 02:20
Latest Coach 23:15
Daily Bus Connections 31 Ø
Distance 57.9 km
Coach Companies National Express, FlixBus and TransPennine Express

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Leeds to Manchester?

Every day, 31 buses from 3 coach companies leave Leeds for Manchester. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 22/04/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 21/04
Tuesday 22/04
£3
Wednesday 23/04
£3
Thursday 24/04
£3
Friday 25/04
£3
Saturday 26/04
£10
Sunday 27/04
£3
Monday 28/04
£3
Tuesday 29/04
£3
Wednesday 30/04
£3
Thursday 01/05
£3
Friday 02/05
£3
Saturday 03/05
£10
Sunday 04/05
£3
Monday 05/05
£4
Tuesday 06/05
£3
Wednesday 07/05
£4
Thursday 08/05
£4
Friday 09/05
£3
Saturday 10/05
£4
Sunday 11/05
£3
Monday 12/05
£4
Tuesday 13/05
£3
Wednesday 14/05
£4
Thursday 15/05
£4
Friday 16/05
£3
Saturday 17/05
£4
Sunday 18/05

The cheapest time to travel from Leeds to Manchester

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Leeds to Manchester, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £3, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Leeds to Manchester. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £3.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Leeds to Manchester, with £3. Night is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £5.

How to save money travelling from Leeds to Manchester

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying higher prices for your trip? Plan your bus trips smartly. Here are a few hacks to save money on your coach journey.

Book the ticket from Leeds to Manchester in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the coach from Leeds to Manchester, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Leeds to Manchester are also emptier.

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What are the most popular bus companies from Leeds to Manchester?

These are the most booked bus companies by our users on the Leeds to Manchester timetable.
In total 3 operators offer buses for this route. Find all bus timetables for them. Each coach company has a dedicated cancellation policy and possibilities for transport luggage on the bus. Check also special conditions to travel with kids or coach cards with rebates.

Latest reviews for coach companies on the route Leeds - Manchester

National Express
Damian, 09/12/2024
The fact that there was no knowledgeable members of staff or announcements was the reason i spent two hours waiting for a coach that had left ,, the board showed that the 19.25 to manchester was expec ... The fact that there was no knowledgeable members of staff or announcements was the reason i spent two hours waiting for a coach that had left ,, the board showed that the 19.25 to manchester was expected to arrive at 19.51.i had arrived in leeds from Sheffield at 18.00 knowing i had to wait till 19.30 i waited in the departure area at around 19.55 ish i was beginning to worry i asked the brilliant driver of the 171 if any coaches were cancelled ,he said all were running, shown he my ticket ,he informed me that my coach had in fact left at 19.30,ad that i should try contact cucstomer services to amend my ticket or worse case buy another ticket for the 20.20 to manchester ,i couldnt get through to customer services despite 10 mins of trying .i reluctantly bought another ticket i reached the set iff point ,to find the staffof the 171 had spoken to the driver of the 20.20 coach who would have allowed me to travel on my old ticket,so i was two hours late and an extra 11.79 down .the staff that i spoke too were brilliant and helpfull but having wrong times on the board and noone to speak too to confirm or allay worries in leeds made this as costly as the train and a lot longer travelling
megabus
Bobby Irvine, 28/08/2024
The bus was over an hour late arriving in Leeds the driver took a 15 min break before driving to Huddersfield where he took another 30 min break Over 2 hours late arriving in Manchester. Not goo ... The bus was over an hour late arriving in Leeds the driver took a 15 min break before driving to Huddersfield where he took another 30 min break Over 2 hours late arriving in Manchester. Not good at all

All bus stations and stops in Leeds and Manchester

Here is a map with all coach stations in Leeds and Manchester. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Leeds to Manchester? Compare all modes of transports from Leeds to Manchester.

All you need to know when you travel by bus from Leeds to Manchester

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Leeds to Manchester. Which seat classes are available or what are the amenities of operators on your coach trip? Below you´ll find answers to your questions.

FAQs for Leeds to Manchester bus

How much does a Leeds Manchester coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Leeds Manchester bus trip is available from £3 and takes 1h 10m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Leeds to Manchester?

This connection is offered by 3 companies with ticket prices ranging from £3 to £29. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Manchester.

How many connections are available for the Leeds Manchester route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Leeds to Manchester is offered by roughly 31 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Manchester from Leeds take?

The quickest coach from Leeds to Manchester is provided by TransPennine Express and takes 1h 1m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £29. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Leeds to Manchester?

The earliest bus to Manchester departs from Leeds at 02:20. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Leeds to Manchester?

The latest bus to Manchester departs from Leeds at 23:15. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Leeds Manchester route?

Passengers looking to travel from Leeds to Manchester can travel with National Express, FlixBus and TransPennine Express. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Leeds and Manchester?

You can check all the direct connections between Leeds and Manchester by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express, FlixBus and TransPennine Express.

What can I take with me on the bus to Manchester from Leeds?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Leeds Manchester bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Leeds Manchester bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Leeds to Manchester on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Leeds to Manchester

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Leeds and to Manchester

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Leeds and to Manchester. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you’ll find all the details about your bus route!

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