Trains from Leeds to Manchester

Leeds to Manchester train information

Leeds Manchester train map

Train duration 1h10m
Arrival Manchester, England
Departure Leeds, England
Distance 36 Miles

The route connecting Leeds, which is in England and Manchester, located in England is well served by trains. Use our travel search engine to search for your ticket and see the rail company for this journey.

Using the train is a quick and convenient way to get to Manchester from Leeds. The average journey time from Leeds to Manchester is 1h10m to cover the 36 miles.

Prices can vary depending on when you travel or how long in advance you buy your ticket.

Best prices for Leeds to Manchester train tickets

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Leeds - Manchester: the best time to book cheap trains

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The Prices for train tickets Leeds to Manchester tend to increase the closer you get to your departure day. Based on our data, if you purchase your ticket 2 months in advance, the price of the ticket starts at £4 whereas when booking on the day you're travelling, you will need to spend at least £12 for your trip. Thus, you will save 71% on the price of your ticket by buying your ticket 2 months in advance as opposed to on the day you're travelling.

The data are based on the best fares found over the past 6 months when buying in advance versus at the last minute.

Best prices for Leeds to Manchester trains

We compare train ticket for all major companies to travel between Leeds and Manchester by train and find the best prices for the coming days. Take a look at the prices of train tickets Manchester to Leeds and find the best deal for your outbound journey.

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National Railcards can bring you great savings if you're taking the train. Depending on your age as well as your situation, you might want to get one of the 5 different railcards: Disabled persons, 16-25, Two together, Senior or Family and Friends railcards. Railcards can enable you to make great savings for your Leeds Manchester train ticket.

What are the benefits of a railcard?

To understand the savings that you can make with a railcard, you need to evaluate how many trips you need to make earnings. You will see that commonly only a few trips are needed.

For your calculation, you must include the railcard cost, for instance £30, the discount on each trip (i.e.: 34%) and the cost of your ticket. The average cost of a Leeds Manchester ticket is £50.00 (1).

Divide the railcard cost by the saving: £30/34%= £88. Now divide £88 by £50.00: £88/£50.00 = 1.76. It will take you on average 2 trips from Manchester to Leeds (one way journey) with your railcard to start saving money.

How much do I need to pay for a railcard?

The cost to buy a Disabled persons railcard is £20 while it will cost you £30 to have a 16-25, Two together, Family and Friends or the Senior railcard. All of them enable you to get a third off most adult fares for a complete year.

(1)Average prices observed over the last 6 months for one way journey

Train Journey Average price without railcard(1) With a railcard 34% off(2) Saving based on a one-way trip Number of return trips to pay off the cost
Leeds to Manchester train £50.00 £33.33 £16.67 1.76

(1)Average price observed over the last 6 months for one way

(2)Price calculated with an average reduction of 34% on train tickets fare

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