Manchester Ship Canal with a bridge over the canal and buildings either side.

Leeds to Manchester Train Tickets

Book Cheap Train Tickets From Leeds to Manchester

The city centre of Manchester is well worth a visit with amazing attractions, beautiful architecture, and an interesting history. The best way to take a Leeds to Manchester train is to board a Transpennine Express service from Leeds Train Station and arrive at Manchester Piccadilly Station. Transpennine Express trains from Leeds Station take on average 1 Hour 9 Minutes with the fastest Transpennine Express train journey taking just 47 Minutes.

If you need to reach Manchester Victoria Station once you have arrived at Manchester Piccadilly, you can take a Transpennine Express train between the two stations or walk for 20 minutes to reach Manchester Victoria. The train company Northern Rail also run a direct service from Leeds to Manchester Victoria which takes around 1 Hour 19 Minutes.

Once you arrive at Manchester Piccadilly, you will find many attractions worth visiting. For a cultural experience, take a a trip to Manchester Art Gallery, if you are a football fan then visit the National Football Museum, or if you are visiting Manchester on a weekend why not take in a match at Old Trafford or Etihad Stadium.

Search for cheap train tickets from Leeds Station to Manchester Piccadilly using our booking engine. To find the cheapest train tickets it is worth taking Transpennine Express trains from Leeds during off peak times and booking advance.

Travelling From Leeds to Manchester by Train

Departure Station

Leeds


Arrival Station

Manchester Piccadilly


Distance

36 Miles / 58 Kilometres


First Train

04:49


Last Train

23:40


Fastest Journey Time

47 Minutes


Avg. Journey Time

1 Hr 9 Minutes


Frequency

59 Trains per day


Operators

Northern Rail, Transpennine Express


Leeds to Manchester Train Routes

When travelling from Leeds to Manchester by train there are several stations you can choose from to arrive at including Manchester Piccadilly, Manchester Victoria, Manchester Oxford Road, and Manchester Deansgate. Trains from Leeds City Centre to Manchester cover the distance of the Huddersfield Line route. There are several cities worth visiting along with Manchester including Liverpool, Sheffield, and Blackpool. Find Manchester Piccadilly train times and the cost of your train ticket with our booking engine.

Train Companies

Northern Rail

If you want to take a train from Leeds to Manchester Victoria, it is worth travelling on a direct Northern Rail service. Northern Rail offer free WiFi on all trains and power sockets. If you choose to travel in First Class, you can benefit from more comfortable seating and complimentary food and drink.

Transpennine Express

The Transpennine Express service runs on the route from Leeds to Manchester Piccadilly. The service is operated every 30 minutes and takes on average under 1 Hr to arrive in Manchester. You can benefit from free Wi Fi in both standard class and first class.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does the train from Leeds to Manchester Piccadilly take?

Trains from Leeds to Manchester take on average just under an hour. The quickest service takes just 47 minutes.

How much does the train from Leeds to Manchester Piccadilly cost?

The cost of a train ticket from Leeds to Manchester Piccadily can vary depending on how far in advance you book and whether you travel during off peak train times and at weekends.

What time does the first train from Leeds to Manchester Piccadilly leave?

The first trains from Leeds to Manchester leave at 04:49.

What's the distance between Leeds and Manchester Piccadilly by train?

The distance between Leeds and Manchester Piccadilly by train is 36 Miles / 58 Kilometres.

Is there a direct train from Leeds to Manchester Piccadilly?

There is a direct train from Leeds to Manchester Piccadilly operated by Transpennine Express with trains running every 30 minutes.

What time does the last train from Leeds to Manchester Piccadilly leave?

The last train from Leeds to Manchester leaves at 23:40.

Which train providers operate between Leeds and Manchester?

Transpennine Express and Northern Rail are the train providers that operate between Leeds and Manchester.

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