Bus and Coach from Manchester to Leeds: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Manchester to Leeds

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

£3

tomorrow

£3

Thursday

£3

Friday

£4

Saturday

£4

Sunday

£3

Monday

£4

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	1h 10m	07:50	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	09:00	Leeds	Bus Station	Economy	£3	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 03/02/2026 07:50:00 to Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) arriving at 03/02/2026 09:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
FlixBus	1h 10m	08:40	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	09:50	Leeds	Bus Station	Economy	£3	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 03/02/2026 08:40:00 to Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) arriving at 03/02/2026 09:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
FlixBus	1h 10m	10:20	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	11:30	Leeds	Bus Station	Economy	£3	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 03/02/2026 10:20:00 to Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) arriving at 03/02/2026 11:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
National Express	1h 25m	07:40	Manchester	Coach Station	09:05	Leeds	Bus Station	Economy	£4	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 03/02/2026 07:40:00 to Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) arriving at 03/02/2026 09:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 25m
National Express	1h 45m	08:25	Manchester	Coach Station	10:10	Leeds	Bus Station	Economy	£4	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 03/02/2026 08:25:00 to Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) arriving at 03/02/2026 10:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	1h 10m	12:20	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	13:30	Leeds	Bus Station	Economy	£3	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 04/02/2026 12:20:00 to Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/02/2026 13:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
FlixBus	1h 10m	20:30	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	21:40	Leeds	Bus Station	Economy	£3	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 04/02/2026 20:30:00 to Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/02/2026 21:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
National Express	1h 5m	04:25	Manchester	Coach Station	05:30	Leeds	Bus Station	Economy	£4	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 04/02/2026 04:25:00 to Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/02/2026 05:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 5m
National Express	1h 45m	08:25	Manchester	Coach Station	10:10	Leeds	Bus Station	Economy	£4	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 04/02/2026 08:25:00 to Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/02/2026 10:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m
National Express	1h 15m	09:55	Manchester	Coach Station	11:10	Leeds	Bus Station	Economy	£4	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 04/02/2026 09:55:00 to Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/02/2026 11:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	1h 10m	07:50	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	09:00	Leeds	Bus Station	Economy	£3	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 05/02/2026 07:50:00 to Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/02/2026 09:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
FlixBus	1h 10m	08:40	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	09:50	Leeds	Bus Station	Economy	£3	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 05/02/2026 08:40:00 to Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/02/2026 09:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
FlixBus	1h 10m	11:50	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	13:00	Leeds	Bus Station	Economy	£3	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 05/02/2026 11:50:00 to Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/02/2026 13:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
National Express	1h 5m	04:25	Manchester	Coach Station	05:30	Leeds	Bus Station	Economy	£4	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 05/02/2026 04:25:00 to Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/02/2026 05:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 5m
National Express	1h 25m	06:55	Manchester	Coach Station	08:20	Leeds	Bus Station	Economy	£4	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 05/02/2026 06:55:00 to Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/02/2026 08:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	1h 5m	04:25	Manchester	Coach Station	05:30	Leeds	Bus Station	Economy	£4	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 06/02/2026 04:25:00 to Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/02/2026 05:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 5m
National Express	1h 25m	06:55	Manchester	Coach Station	08:20	Leeds	Bus Station	Economy	£4	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 06/02/2026 06:55:00 to Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/02/2026 08:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 25m
National Express	1h 25m	07:40	Manchester	Coach Station	09:05	Leeds	Bus Station	Economy	£4	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 06/02/2026 07:40:00 to Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/02/2026 09:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 25m
FlixBus	1h 10m	07:50	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	09:00	Leeds	Bus Station	Economy	£4	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 06/02/2026 07:50:00 to Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/02/2026 09:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
FlixBus	1h 10m	08:40	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	09:50	Leeds	Bus Station	Economy	£4	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 06/02/2026 08:40:00 to Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/02/2026 09:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	1h 5m	04:25	Manchester	Coach Station	05:30	Leeds	Bus Station	Economy	£4	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 07/02/2026 04:25:00 to Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/02/2026 05:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 5m
National Express	1h 10m	07:10	Manchester	Coach Station	08:20	Leeds	Bus Station	Economy	£4	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 07/02/2026 07:10:00 to Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/02/2026 08:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
National Express	1h 10m	07:55	Manchester	Coach Station	09:05	Leeds	Bus Station	Economy	£4	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 07/02/2026 07:55:00 to Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/02/2026 09:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
FlixBus	1h 10m	07:50	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	09:00	Leeds	Bus Station	Economy	£4	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 07/02/2026 07:50:00 to Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/02/2026 09:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
FlixBus	1h 10m	12:20	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	13:30	Leeds	Bus Station	Economy	£4	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 07/02/2026 12:20:00 to Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/02/2026 13:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	1h 10m	07:50	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	09:00	Leeds	Bus Station	Economy	£3	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 08/02/2026 07:50:00 to Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/02/2026 09:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
FlixBus	1h 10m	08:40	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	09:50	Leeds	Bus Station	Economy	£3	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 08/02/2026 08:40:00 to Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/02/2026 09:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
National Express	1h 10m	07:10	Manchester	Coach Station	08:20	Leeds	Bus Station	Economy	£4	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 08/02/2026 07:10:00 to Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/02/2026 08:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
National Express	1h 45m	08:25	Manchester	Coach Station	10:10	Leeds	Bus Station	Economy	£4	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 08/02/2026 08:25:00 to Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/02/2026 10:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m
National Express	1h 45m	16:40	Manchester	Coach Station	18:25	Leeds	Bus Station	Economy	£4	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 08/02/2026 16:40:00 to Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/02/2026 18:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	1h 5m	04:25	Manchester	Coach Station	05:30	Leeds	Bus Station	Economy	£4	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 09/02/2026 04:25:00 to Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/02/2026 05:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 5m
National Express	1h 25m	06:55	Manchester	Coach Station	08:20	Leeds	Bus Station	Economy	£4	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 09/02/2026 06:55:00 to Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/02/2026 08:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 25m
National Express	1h 25m	07:40	Manchester	Coach Station	09:05	Leeds	Bus Station	Economy	£4	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 09/02/2026 07:40:00 to Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/02/2026 09:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 25m
FlixBus	1h 10m	07:50	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	09:00	Leeds	Bus Station	Economy	£4	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 09/02/2026 07:50:00 to Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/02/2026 09:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
FlixBus	1h 10m	08:40	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	09:50	Leeds	Bus Station	Economy	£4	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 09/02/2026 08:40:00 to Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/02/2026 09:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Manchester to Leeds is £3 on 03/02/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

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.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 28 daily coaches from Manchester to Leeds. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 16 daily coaches between Manchester and Leeds.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 72 coaches from Manchester to Leeds, while Night sees the fewest connections between Manchester and Leeds, with 6 offers.

Facts about coaches from Manchester to Leeds

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 26 times every day by bus from Manchester to Leeds in one click! Book your bus ticket from Manchester to Leeds starting from £3!

Cheapest Bus	£3
Fastest Bus	1h 5m
Earliest Coach	07:40
Latest Coach	23:59
Daily Bus Connections	26 Ø
Distance	57.9 km
Coach Companies	National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest coach connections from Manchester to Leeds

Every day, 26 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 03/02/2026 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 02/02

Tuesday 03/02

£3

Wednesday 04/02

£3

Thursday 05/02

£3

Friday 06/02

£4

Saturday 07/02

£4

Sunday 08/02

£3

Monday 09/02

£4

Tuesday 10/02

£4

Wednesday 11/02

£4

Thursday 12/02

£4

Friday 13/02

£4

Saturday 14/02

£4

Sunday 15/02

£4

Monday 16/02

£4

Tuesday 17/02

£4

Wednesday 18/02

£4

Thursday 19/02

£4

Friday 20/02

£4

Saturday 21/02

£4

Sunday 22/02

£4

Monday 23/02

£4

Tuesday 24/02

£4

Wednesday 25/02

£4

Thursday 26/02

£4

Friday 27/02

£4

Saturday 28/02

£4

Sunday 01/03

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 £3, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Manchester to Leeds. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £4.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Manchester to Leeds, with £3. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £3.

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

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	07:40
Last Coach	23:59
Daily Connections	17 Ø
Found on	03/02/2026

FlixBus from Manchester to Leeds

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

Cheapest Price	£3
Fastest Coach	1h 10m
Earliest Coach	07:50
Last Coach	20:30
Daily Connections	8 Ø
Found on	03/02/2026

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.

Coach Station

Chorlton St

Corporation St

Hanover Street 2

Moss Lane East Station

Manchester (Moss Lane East) Manchester (Moss Lane East)

Shudehill Interchange

Shudehill

Old Trafford Cricket Ground

Talbot Rd

Bus Station

York Street

Seacroft The Green

Kirkgate

Great Wilson Street

Great Wilson St

Headingley

Otley Rd

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 £3 and takes 1h 10m. 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 £3 to £11. 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 26 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 £4. 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 07:40. 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.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Manchester to Leeds?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 26 daily trips between Manchester and Leeds. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Manchester to Leeds?

Prices and availability for 26 trips between Manchester and Leeds change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Manchester and to Leeds

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