🚌 Bus from Manchester Airport to Leeds City Centre
4 direct routes · about 105 min · first bus 03:30, last bus 20:35 (weekdays).
💷 Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes
(England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 170 | National Express | ~105 min | 40 | 03:30 | 20:35 | Manchester Airport The Station (Stand C) |
| UK930 | FlixBus | ~150 min | 4 | 06:20 | 15:15 | Manchester Airport The Station (Stand A) |
| 172 | National Express | ~135 min | 3 | 06:20 | 23:40 | Manchester Airport The Station (Stand C) |
| UK074 | FlixBus | ~105 min | 1 | 22:55 | 22:55 | Manchester Airport The Station (Stand A) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Manchester Airport 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 Manchester Airport to Leeds City Centre?
4 routes run directly from Manchester Airport to Leeds City Centre: the 170 (National Express), the UK930 (FlixBus), the 172 (National Express), the UK074 (FlixBus).
How long does the bus take from Manchester Airport to Leeds City Centre?
Around 105 minutes on the 170, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Manchester Airport to Leeds City Centre?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 170) leaves around 03:30 and the last around 20:35. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Manchester Airport to Leeds City Centre?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.