Leeds to Manchester by train
Leeds → Manchester Piccadilly
Trains link Leeds (Leeds) and Manchester (Manchester Piccadilly) in about 1h 03m at best, with no changes needed.
- Fastest
- ≈ 1h 03m
- Typical
- ≈ 1h 04m
- Direct trains
- Yes
- Fewest changes
- 0
- Operators
- TransPennine Express
How long does the train from Leeds to Manchester take?
The fastest trains cover Leeds to Manchester in about 1h 03m; a typical journey takes around 1h 04m.
Is there a direct train from Leeds to Manchester?
Yes: direct trains run between Leeds and Manchester Piccadilly.
Legendary routes through Leeds or Manchester
- Settle–Carlisle Line Leeds → Carlisle
- Avanti West Coast London → Manchester
- LNER London → Leeds
- Welsh Marches Line Cardiff → Manchester
More trains from Leeds
- Leeds → York ≈ 22 min · direct
- Leeds → Sheffield ≈ 40 min · direct
- Leeds → Newcastle ≈ 1h 16m · direct
- Leeds → Liverpool ≈ 1h 29m · direct
- Leeds → Birmingham ≈ 1h 49m · direct
- Leeds → London ≈ 1h 59m · direct
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Journey figures are typical values sampled from public European schedule data; exact times vary by day. Always check the operator when booking.