🚌 Bus from Manchester City Centre to Leeds City Centre
4 direct routes · about 70 min · first bus 04:05, last bus 21:10 (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 | ~70 min | 28 | 04:05 | 21:10 | Manchester Central Coach Station |
| 172 | National Express | ~100 min | 3 | 07:00 | 00:15 | Manchester Central Coach Station |
| LV4 | National Express | ~80 min | 2 | 10:15 | 11:15 | Manchester Central Coach Station |
| UK074 | FlixBus | ~70 min | 1 | 23:30 | 23:30 | Shudehill Interchange (Stand G) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Manchester 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 Manchester City Centre to Leeds City Centre?
4 routes run directly from Manchester City Centre to Leeds City Centre: the 170 (National Express), the 172 (National Express), the LV4 (National Express), the UK074 (FlixBus).
How long does the bus take from Manchester City Centre to Leeds City Centre?
Around 70 minutes on the 170, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Manchester City Centre to Leeds City Centre?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 170) leaves around 04:05 and the last around 21:10. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Manchester City Centre to Leeds City Centre?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.