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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Train | Leeds | Wakefield Westgate | Cheapest | ||||
| Train | Leeds | Outwood | Fastest | ||||
 | Train | Leeds | Wakefield Westgate | No tags | ||||
| Train | Leeds | Wakefield Kirkgate | No tags | ||||
 | Train | Leeds | Wakefield Westgate | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to travel from Leeds to Wakefield
Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Wakefield. The journey takes about 12 minutes and with fares starting at just R 69, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Leeds to Wakefield by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Leeds to Wakefield?
The cheapest train tickets from Leeds to Wakefield start from R 69. The average price for this train route is around R 121. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Leeds to Wakefield?
The average train journey time from Leeds to Wakefield is 12m, covering a distance of 10 km. The quickest train can get you there in 8m and is operated by Northern.
Which train operators serve the Leeds to Wakefield route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 28 trains available per day, including services from Northern, London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Leeds to Wakefield?
The earliest train from Leeds to Wakefield departs at 07:00. And the latest train departs at 23:31.
Which is the best train operator from Leeds to Wakefield?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is CrossCountry, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 44 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Leeds to Wakefield?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator London North Eastern Railway has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator offers the most punctual service from Leeds to Wakefield?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is London North Eastern Railway, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Leeds to Wakefield?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Northern, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Leeds to Wakefield was searched and found on 16 Dec 2025 with a price of R 58To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Leeds to Wakefield as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 58 to R 181 for a train ticket from Leeds to Wakefield based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 58, which is on 2025-12-16.
Usually CrossCountry will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
