How much does a train ticket from Wakefield to Leeds cost?

The average train ticket price from Wakefield to Leeds is $8. The best way to find train tickets from Wakefield to Leeds is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the train trip from Wakefield to Leeds?

A train trip between Wakefield and Leeds is around 14m, although the fastest train will take about 11m. This is the time it takes to travel the 9 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains are there between Wakefield and Leeds?

The number of trains from Wakefield to Leeds can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 18. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Wakefield to Leeds by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which train companies travel from Wakefield to Leeds?

When taking the train from Wakefield to Leeds, you can travel comfortably and safely with Northern, London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry.

What are the best sights and things to do in Leeds?

Once in Leeds, you can exploring the city. The top sights and things to do are Park Square, Kirkgate Market, The Royal Armouries, Roundhay Park, Leeds Art Gallery.

Train Wakefield to Leeds from $4

Next departures

Next departures for Wakefield to Leeds on September 30
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
3:10pm	Wakefield Westgate	14m	3:24pm	Leeds	Cheapest
3:59pm	Outwood	11m	4:10pm	Leeds	Fastest
7:14am	Wakefield Westgate	17m	7:31am	Leeds	No tags
7:47am	Wakefield Westgate	15m	8:02am	Leeds	No tags
3:01pm	Wakefield Westgate	13m	3:14pm	Leeds	No tags

Next departures for Wakefield to Leeds on October 1
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
3:10pm	Wakefield Westgate	14m	3:24pm	Leeds	Cheapest
3:59pm	Outwood	11m	4:10pm	Leeds	Fastest
7:14am	Wakefield Westgate	17m	7:31am	Leeds	No tags
7:47am	Wakefield Westgate	15m	8:02am	Leeds	No tags
3:01pm	Wakefield Westgate	13m	3:14pm	Leeds	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 1:36 PM BST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Wakefield to Leeds.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$6 - $7	Average Duration25m	CO₂ emissions 0kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Most eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$4 - $12	Average Duration14m	CO₂ emissions 0kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastest

Busbud recommends taking the train from Wakefield to Leeds

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Leeds. The journey takes about 14 minutes and with fares starting at just $4, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

18train per day

14mAverage Duration

$4Cheapest ticket

0kgCO₂ emissions

Train Wakefield to Leeds: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$8

Average train trip duration14m

Number of daily trains18

Earliest train departure7:03am

Distance9 miles (13 km)

Latest train departure11:55pm

Train Companies

Northern

4/526 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.5

Cleanliness5

Wifi3.2

London North Eastern Railway

4/530 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi5

CrossCountry

4.5/543 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4

Wifi4.1

Transpennine Express

3.5/519 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi5

Train and bus companies in GB:RegioJet, FlixTrain, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Northern, Transpennine Express, London North Eastern Railway

Wakefield to Leeds Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

09/27

$5

09/28

$5

Today

$5

09/30

$4

10/01

$4

10/02

No data

10/03

$4

10/04

No data

The cheapest trip from Wakefield to Leeds was searched and found on Oct 3, 2025 with a price of $4

To 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 2025-10-03.

Usually 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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Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Leeds, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Wakefield and Leeds compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Wakefield to Leeds while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

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