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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Manchester to Leeds from various bus operators like National Express or FlixBus for the next days.
today
from £5
tomorrow
from £5
Monday
from £4
Tuesday
from £4
Wednesday
from £4
Thursday
from £4
Friday
from £4

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    1h 33m
    0
    08:37
    Manchester
    Miles Platting
    10:10
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £5
  • National Express
    1h 45m
    0
    08:25
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    10:10
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £5
  • National Express
    1h 10m
    0
    21:00
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    22:10
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £5
  • FlixBus
    1h 10m
    0
    07:50
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    09:00
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £5
  • FlixBus
    1h 10m
    0
    14:10
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    15:20
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £5
  • Did you know that if you travel from Manchester to Leeds via Failsworth, you can save more than £0? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      Save more than 1%
      1h 22m
      Manchester
      6 km
      19:43
      Failsworth
      Bus Stop
      21:05
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      0 km
      National Express
      Economy
      £5

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    1h 33m
    0
    08:37
    Manchester
    Miles Platting
    10:10
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £5
  • National Express
    1h 45m
    0
    08:25
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    10:10
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £5
  • FlixBus
    1h 10m
    0
    07:50
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    09:00
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £5
  • FlixBus
    1h 10m
    0
    10:20
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    11:30
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £5
  • FlixBus
    1h 10m
    0
    11:50
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    13:00
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £5
  • Did you know that if you travel from Manchester to Leeds via Failsworth, you can save more than £0? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      Save more than 1%
      1h 28m
      Manchester
      6 km
      08:42
      Failsworth
      Bus Stop
      10:10
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      0 km
      National Express
      Economy
      £5

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    1h 25m
    0
    19:40
    Manchester
    Miles Platting
    21:05
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £4
  • National Express
    1h 25m
    0
    06:55
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    08:20
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £4
  • National Express
    1h 35m
    0
    19:30
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    21:05
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £4
  • FlixBus
    1h 10m
    0
    12:20
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    13:30
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £4
  • FlixBus
    1h 10m
    0
    19:50
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    21:00
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £4

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    1h 33m
    0
    08:37
    Manchester
    Miles Platting
    10:10
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £4
  • National Express
    1h 33m
    0
    11:22
    Manchester
    Miles Platting
    12:55
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £4
  • National Express
    1h 33m
    0
    14:07
    Manchester
    Miles Platting
    15:40
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £4
  • FlixBus
    1h 10m
    0
    07:50
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    09:00
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £4
  • FlixBus
    1h 10m
    0
    10:20
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    11:30
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £4

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    1h 33m
    0
    08:37
    Manchester
    Miles Platting
    10:10
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £4
  • National Express
    1h 25m
    0
    19:40
    Manchester
    Miles Platting
    21:05
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £4
  • National Express
    1h 5m
    0
    04:25
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    05:30
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £4
  • FlixBus
    1h 10m
    0
    07:50
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    09:00
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £4
  • FlixBus
    1h 10m
    0
    10:20
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    11:30
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £4

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    1h 33m
    0
    08:37
    Manchester
    Miles Platting
    10:10
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £4
  • National Express
    1h 33m
    0
    14:07
    Manchester
    Miles Platting
    15:40
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £4
  • National Express
    1h 45m
    0
    16:40
    Manchester
    Miles Platting
    18:25
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £4
  • FlixBus
    1h 10m
    0
    07:50
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    09:00
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £4
  • FlixBus
    1h 10m
    0
    10:20
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    11:30
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £4

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    1h 33m
    0
    08:37
    Manchester
    Miles Platting
    10:10
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £4
  • National Express
    1h 33m
    0
    14:07
    Manchester
    Miles Platting
    15:40
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £4
  • National Express
    1h 45m
    0
    16:40
    Manchester
    Miles Platting
    18:25
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £4
  • FlixBus
    1h 10m
    0
    07:50
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    09:00
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £4
  • FlixBus
    1h 10m
    0
    10:20
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    11:30
    Leeds
    Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £4

Frequency of bus connections between Manchester and Leeds

See here how frequent the connections between Manchester and Leeds are, during different times and days of the week.
Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 28 daily coaches from Manchester to Leeds. Saturday has instead the fewest connections, with only 26 daily coaches between Manchester and Leeds.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 70 coaches from Manchester to Leeds, while Night sees the fewest connections between Manchester and Leeds, with 14 offers.

Enjoy these deals on your way from Manchester to Leeds

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Facts about coaches from Manchester to Leeds

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 27 times every day by bus from Manchester to Leeds in one click! Book your bus ticket from Manchester to Leeds starting from £4!

Cheapest Bus £4
Fastest Bus 1h 5m
Earliest Coach 00:33
Latest Coach 23:59
Daily Bus Connections 27 Ø
Distance 57.9 km
Coach Companies National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest coach connections from Manchester to Leeds

Every day, 27 buses from 2 coach companies leave Manchester for Leeds: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 14/06/2025 and for the following days.

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 09/06
Tuesday 10/06
Wednesday 11/06
Thursday 12/06
Friday 13/06
Saturday 14/06
£5
Sunday 15/06
£5
Monday 16/06
£4
Tuesday 17/06
£4
Wednesday 18/06
£4
Thursday 19/06
£4
Friday 20/06
£4
Saturday 21/06
£4
Sunday 22/06
£4
Monday 23/06
£4
Tuesday 24/06
£4
Wednesday 25/06
£4
Thursday 26/06
£4
Friday 27/06
£4
Saturday 28/06
£25
Sunday 29/06
£4
Monday 30/06
£4
Tuesday 01/07
£4
Wednesday 02/07
£4
Thursday 03/07
£4
Friday 04/07
£4
Saturday 05/07
£4
Sunday 06/07

The cheapest time to travel from Manchester to Leeds

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Manchester to Leeds, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £4, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Manchester to Leeds. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £5.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Manchester to Leeds, with £4. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £4.

How to save money travelling from Manchester to Leeds

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Manchester to Leeds in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Manchester to Leeds, 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 Manchester to Leeds are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Manchester to Leeds

These are the most booked bus companies between Manchester to Leeds from our users.

National Express from Manchester to Leeds

National Express

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Manchester to Leeds:

Cheapest Price £4
Fastest Coach 1h 5m
Earliest Coach 00:33
Last Coach 23:59
Daily Connections 20 Ø
Found on 13/06/2025

FlixBus from Manchester to Leeds

FlixBus

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Manchester to Leeds:

Cheapest Price £4
Fastest Coach 1h 10m
Earliest Coach 07:50
Last Coach 19:50
Daily Connections 7 Ø
Found on 12/06/2025

All bus stations and stops in Manchester and Leeds

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Manchester and Leeds.

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 Manchester to Leeds? Compare all modes of transports from Manchester to Leeds.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Manchester to Leeds

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Manchester to Leeds? Or which bus companies serve the route Manchester to Leeds? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Manchester to Leeds bus

How much does a Manchester - Leeds coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Manchester - Leeds bus trip is available from £4 and takes 1h 33m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Manchester to Leeds is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £4 to £16. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

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

Each day, the bus route from Manchester to Leeds is offered by roughly 27 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Leeds from Manchester take?

The quickest coach from Manchester to Leeds is provided by National Express and takes 1h 5m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £12. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Manchester to Leeds?

The earliest bus to Leeds departs from Manchester at 00:33. 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 Manchester to Leeds?

The latest bus to Leeds departs from Manchester at 23:59. 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 Manchester - Leeds route?

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

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Leeds?

You can check all the direct connections between Manchester and Leeds 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 and FlixBus.

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

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Manchester Leeds 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 Manchester Leeds 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 Manchester to Leeds on your planned travel date.

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

Economy
Economy

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

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