How much is the bus ticket from Leeds to Manchester?

The cheapest coach tickets from Leeds to Manchester start from £5. The average price for this route is around £7. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Leeds to Manchester?

The average bus journey time from Leeds to Manchester is 1h 23m, covering a distance of 36 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 1h and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Leeds to Manchester route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 53 buses available per day, including services from National Express , FlixBus , Megabus UK .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Leeds to Manchester?

The earliest bus departs from Leeds to Manchester at 01:55. And the latest bus departs at 23:59.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Leeds to Manchester?

A bus journey from Leeds to Manchester produces an estimated 1 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Which is the best bus company from Leeds to Manchester?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is National Express , with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 29733 reviews.

Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Leeds to Manchester?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company National Express has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Leeds to Manchester?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is National Express , with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Leeds to Manchester?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is National Express , with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Bus Leeds to Manchester from £4 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Leeds to Manchester on 28 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:20	Leeds City Bus Station	1h 10m	07:30	Shudehill	Cheapest
Bus	23:15	Leeds Coach Station	1h 9m	00:24	2 Broadway	Fastest
Bus	06:30	Leeds Coach Station	1h 50m	08:20	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	06:20	Leeds City Bus Station	1h 55m	08:15	Manchester Airport	No tags
Bus	13:55	Leeds (Coach Station)	13h 25m	03:20	Shudehill	No tags

Next departures from Leeds to Manchester on 29 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:45	Leeds Coach Station	2h 15m	09:00	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	Cheapest
Bus	06:30	Leeds City Bus Station	1h	07:30	Shudehill	Fastest
Bus	06:45	Leeds Coach Station	1h 40m	08:25	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	01:55	Leeds Coach Station	13h 55m	15:50	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	06:30	Leeds City Bus Station	1h 45m	08:15	Manchester Airport	No tags

Next departures from Leeds to Manchester on 30 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	20:20	Leeds Coach Station	1h 40m	22:00	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	Cheapest
Bus	06:30	Leeds City Bus Station	1h	07:30	Shudehill	Fastest
Bus	06:45	Leeds Coach Station	1h 40m	08:25	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	01:55	Leeds Coach Station	13h 55m	15:50	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	06:30	Leeds City Bus Station	1h 45m	08:15	Manchester Airport	No tags

Next departures from Leeds to Manchester on 1 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:20	Leeds City Bus Station	1h 10m	07:30	Shudehill	Cheapest
Bus	23:15	Leeds Coach Station	1h 9m	00:24	2 Broadway	Fastest
Bus	02:00	Leeds Coach Station	1h 30m	03:30	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	01:55	Leeds Coach Station	13h 55m	15:50	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	06:20	Leeds City Bus Station	1h 55m	08:15	Manchester Airport	No tags

Next departures from Leeds to Manchester on 2 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	20:20	Leeds Coach Station	1h 10m	21:30	Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	23:15	Leeds Coach Station	1h 9m	00:24	2 Broadway	Fastest
Bus	02:00	Leeds Coach Station	1h 30m	03:30	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	01:55	Leeds Coach Station	13h 55m	15:50	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	06:20	Leeds City Bus Station	1h 55m	08:15	Manchester Airport	No tags

Next departures from Leeds to Manchester on 3 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	20:20	Leeds Coach Station	1h 10m	21:30	Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	23:15	Leeds Coach Station	1h 9m	00:24	2 Broadway	Fastest
Bus	02:00	Leeds Coach Station	1h 30m	03:30	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	01:55	Leeds Coach Station	13h 55m	15:50	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	06:20	Leeds City Bus Station	1h 55m	08:15	Manchester Airport	No tags

Next departures from Leeds to Manchester on 4 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	20:20	Leeds Coach Station	1h 10m	21:30	Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	23:15	Leeds Coach Station	1h 9m	00:24	2 Broadway	Fastest
Bus	02:00	Leeds Coach Station	1h 30m	03:30	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	01:55	Leeds Coach Station	13h 55m	15:50	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	06:20	Leeds City Bus Station	1h 55m	08:15	Manchester Airport	No tags

Next departures from Leeds to Manchester on 5 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:20	Leeds City Bus Station	1h 10m	07:30	Shudehill	Cheapest
Bus	23:15	Leeds Coach Station	1h 9m	00:24	2 Broadway	Fastest
Bus	02:00	Leeds Coach Station	1h 30m	03:30	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	01:55	Leeds Coach Station	13h 55m	15:50	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	06:20	Leeds City Bus Station	1h 55m	08:15	Manchester Airport	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 02:52 GMT.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Leeds to Manchester

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Manchester. The journey takes about 1 hour and with fares starting at just £4, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1hAverage duration

36 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£5 - £77	Average duration1h 23m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£5 - £63	Average duration1h 16m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£4 - £8	Average duration1h	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Leeds and Manchester?

Stops in Leeds

A
Leeds Coach Station
York Street, Leeds, LS2, United Kingdom
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B
Leeds Bradford Airport
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C
20 Central Rd
Vassali House, 20 Central Rd, Leeds LS1 6DE, UK
D
Leeds Bus Stop F5
46 New York St, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS2 7DY, UK
E
St Peter's Street
St Peter's St, Leeds, UK
F
Leeds
75 Kirkgate, Leeds LS2, UK

Stops in Manchester

A
Coach Station
16 Chorlton St, Manchester M1 3HW, UK
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B
Shudehill
Shudehill Interchange, Stand G, Manchester M60
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C
Manchester Airport
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D
56 Great Bridgewater St
56 Great Bridgewater St, Manchester M1 5LE, UK
E
City of Manchester Stadium
Citylink, Manchester M40 7EP, UK
F
Manchester Coach Station
Manchester Coach Station, Chorlton St., , Manchester M1 3JF, United Kingdom

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,737 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.4

Users consistently praise the service for its cleanliness, punctuality, and comfortable journeys. The drivers are noted to be professional and friendly, contributing to a smooth travel experience. Many appreciate the helpfulness of staff at information points as well as reasonable pricing. Overall satisfaction is high among travelers using this service.

National Express Leeds Manchester recent customer reviews

The bus broke and no replacement was provided by National Express. We had to take the following one, after 90 minutes, and lucky to find a seat available for us as it was almost complete. Other passengers were left there and could not reach Manchester. We risked to miss our plane. Terrible experience

Andrea P.

14 December 2024

Polite/confident driver but no ‘side kick’. Made up time from a fifteen minute delay. Value for money journey.

Michael S.

14 May 2024

I went from Leeds to Manchester airport with National Express. It was the first time in many years. I usually take the train from York to Manchester airport, as I live in York, but the rail strike meant I cancelled my train ticket and travelled with NE. I couldn’t fault the NE service. I was a little unsure where the stand was, so left plenty of time. In fact it was very easy and the staff at the information point were very kind and helpful. I had expected the journey to be awful with the roads rammed with Friday traffic, but was pleasantly surprised that the journey went smoothly and ran on time. I liked the route being so direct with only Manchester City Centre before the airport. The bus was spotless, very comfortable and fairly new and the driver was friendly, thoughtful and professional. The cost was also very reasonable. At the airport, the bus terminal was very convenient for all the airline terminals and it was all very straightforward. I just wish there was a NE bus direct from York, as someone drove me to Leeds to catch the bus. There used to be a direct Zapp bus taking 30 minutes from York to Leeds, but that is no longer operating. The coachliner goes all round the houses to Leeds taking a good hour.

Sharon L.

8 December 2023

FlixBus

3.5/511,464 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Based on 11464 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at £6

Flixbus Leeds Manchester recent customer reviews

It arrived on time

Eucharia D.

13 July 2025

I lost my important documents on your bus and it was stolen 😪.

Chiadikaobi A.

24 June 2024

Megabus UK

3.5/54,277 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

WiFi2.6

Customers generally express satisfaction with the service, highlighting punctuality and friendly drivers. Many reviews mention excellent customer service and a smooth travel experience. However, there were minor concerns about bus stop markings and occasional late arrivals. Overall, users appreciate the reliable performance of this bus company for their travels to various destinations like Manchester Airport or London.

Megabus Leeds Manchester recent customer reviews

Apart from the bus from Leeds not indicating it would be going to Manchester Airport,my destination and just displaing the destination of Bristol,the service was excellent.

Gary M.

18 January 2024

Bad ,I wasn’t allowed to take the bus because of exceeded luagage and Megabus haven’t any customers service in Leeds to pay for the exceed one. It’s very unfair

Moustapha G.

3 June 2023

I waited for many hours yet bus didn't come. We have no option than to arrange for a taxi to convey us Manchester. No reason was given. We were all stranded.

Prince Johnson G.

3 June 2023

GB Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, National Express

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Leeds to Manchester

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much is the bus ticket from Leeds to Manchester?
The cheapest coach tickets from Leeds to Manchester start from £5. The average price for this route is around £7. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Leeds to Manchester?
The average bus journey time from Leeds to Manchester is 1h 23m, covering a distance of 36 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 1h and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Leeds to Manchester route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 53 buses available per day, including services from National Express, FlixBus, Megabus UK.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Leeds to Manchester?
The earliest bus departs from Leeds to Manchester at 01:55. And the latest bus departs at 23:59.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Leeds to Manchester?
A bus journey from Leeds to Manchester produces an estimated 1 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which is the best bus company from Leeds to Manchester?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is National Express, with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 29733 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Leeds to Manchester?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company National Express has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Leeds to Manchester?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is National Express, with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Leeds to Manchester?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is National Express, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

26/11

£4

27/11

£5

Today

£6

29/11

£5

30/11

£4

01/12

£4

02/12

£4

03/12

£4

The cheapest trip from Leeds to Manchester was searched and found on 1 Dec 2025 with a price of £4

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Leeds to Manchester as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £4 to £47 for a bus ticket from Leeds to Manchester based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £4, which is on 2025-12-01.

Usually Megabus UK will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.