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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | Wakefield Westgate | Leeds | Cheapest | ||||
 | Train | Outwood | Leeds | Fastest | ||||
| Train | Wakefield Westgate | Leeds | No tags | ||||
 | Train | Wakefield Westgate | Leeds | No tags | ||||
| Train | Wakefield Westgate | Leeds | No tags |
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Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Leeds. The journey takes about 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $5, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Wakefield to Leeds by train
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Wakefield to Leeds?
The cheapest train tickets from Wakefield to Leeds start from $4. The average price for this train route is around $7. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Wakefield to Leeds?
The average train ride duration from Wakefield to Leeds is 14m, covering a distance of 7 miles (10 km). The quickest train can get you there in 11m and is operated by Northern.
Which train operators service the Wakefield to Leeds route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 23 trains available per day, including services from Northern, London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, Transpennine Express.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Wakefield to Leeds?
The earliest train departs from Wakefield to Leeds at 7:03am. And the latest train departs at 11:55pm.
What is the best train operator from Wakefield to Leeds?
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 Wakefield to Leeds?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator London North Eastern Railway has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most timely service from Wakefield to Leeds?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely 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 Wakefield to Leeds?
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 Wakefield to Leeds was searched and found on Dec 15, 2025 with a price of $4To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Wakefield to Leeds, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $4 to $11 for a train ticket from Wakefield to Leeds based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $4 which is on 2025-12-15.
Usually CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway 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.
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