🚌 Bus from Leeds City Centre to Manchester City Centre
6 direct routes · about 85 min · first bus 06:15, last bus 23:25 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 170 | National Express | ~85 min | 19 | 06:15 | 23:25 | Dyer Street (Bay 6) |
| UK073 | FlixBus | ~70 min | 7 | 10:10 | 21:30 | Leeds City Bus Station (stand 1) |
| 172 | National Express | ~95 min | 6 | 02:20 | 02:20 | Dyer Street (Bay 6) |
| UK072 | FlixBus | ~80 min | 2 | 06:20 | 14:20 | Victoria F |
| UK074 | FlixBus | ~80 min | 2 | 07:50 | 17:40 | Victoria F |
| LV4 | National Express | ~75 min | 2 | 12:15 | 13:15 | Dyer Street (Bay 6) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Leeds City Centre on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Leeds City Centre to Manchester City Centre?
6 routes run directly from Leeds City Centre to Manchester City Centre: the 170 (National Express), the UK073 (FlixBus), the 172 (National Express), the UK072 (FlixBus), the UK074 (FlixBus), the LV4 (National Express).
How long does the bus take from Leeds City Centre to Manchester City Centre?
Around 85 minutes on the 170, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Leeds City Centre to Manchester City Centre?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 170) leaves around 06:15 and the last around 23:25. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Leeds City Centre to Manchester City Centre?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.