The cheapest and fastest trains from Leeds to Wakefield
Cheapest price
$3
Average price
$6
Fastest journey
11 m
Average duration
11 m
Trains per day
38
Distance
13 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leeds to Wakefield is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leeds to Wakefield will cost around $6 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $3.
Of the 38 trains that leave Leeds for Wakefield on Wed, Jun 10, 38 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 10 the direct trains cover the 13 km distance in an average of 11 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 11 m .
On Wed, Jun 10 the slowest trains will take 11 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
G901548:20 AM0h12Leeds station (LDS)8:32 AMWakefield Westgate (WKF)$31One-way0 transfers
G899168:29 AM0h13Leeds station (LDS)8:42 AMWakefield Westgate (WKF)$31One-way0 transfers
G897379:09 AM0h16Leeds station (LDS)9:25 AMWakefield Kirkgate (WKK)$31One-way0 transfers
P238908:48 AM0h16Leeds station (LDS)9:04 AMWakefield Westgate (WKF)$31One-way0 transfers
G894548:45 AM0h12Leeds station (LDS)8:57 AMWakefield Westgate (WKF)$31One-way0 transfers
C021575:00 AM0h11Leeds station (LDS)5:11 AMWakefield Westgate (WKF)$81One-way0 transfers
G011408:15 AM0h11Leeds station (LDS)8:26 AMWakefield Westgate (WKF)$81One-way0 transfers
G079648:40 AM0h11Leeds station (LDS)8:51 AMWakefield Westgate (WKF)$81One-way0 transfers
C021556:05 AM0h11Leeds station (LDS)6:16 AMWakefield Westgate (WKF)$81One-way0 transfers
G011336:11 AM0h11Leeds station (LDS)6:22 AMWakefield Westgate (WKF)$81One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Leeds to Wakefield
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leeds to Wakefield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $2. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 11m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $2, and a bus costs an average of $6.
Distance: 8 miles (13 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$4 Average price Cheapest | $7 Average price | $4 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
41m Average total duration Fastest 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 50m Average total duration 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Wakefield:
A train is $3 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Leeds to Wakefield costing on average $7 (€6).
Other travel options to Wakefield take longer:
Bus takes on average 20m.
The journey is about 13m faster (11m by train vs 24m by car) and roughly $0.22 (€0.18) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($4 (€3) vs $4 (€4)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Northern Rail, London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, Transpennine Express, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Cross Country, Northern Trains Limited.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Leeds to Wakefield train times
The table below shows live departures for Leeds to Wakefield trains for today, Tuesday, June 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G89784 | On time 5:09 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 0h17 | 5:26 PM Wakefield Kirkgate (WKK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C02054 | On time 5:10 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 0h11 | 5:21 PM Wakefield Westgate (WKF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W29909 | On time 5:15 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 0h11 | 5:26 PM Wakefield Westgate (WKF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G90219 | On time 5:22 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 0h12 | 5:34 PM Wakefield Westgate (WKF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89989 | On time 5:29 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 0h13 | 5:42 PM Wakefield Westgate (WKF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P23840 | On time 5:30 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 0h32 | 6:02 PM Wakefield Kirkgate (WKK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, June 10 | |||||
C02157 | 5:00 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 0h11 | 5:11 AM Wakefield Westgate (WKF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89898 | 5:26 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 0h13 | 5:39 AM Wakefield Westgate (WKF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C02145 | 5:30 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 0h13 | 5:43 AM Wakefield Westgate (WKF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P23863 | 5:34 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 0h15 | 5:49 AM Wakefield Westgate (WKF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P23859 | 5:54 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 0h33 | 6:27 AM Wakefield Kirkgate (WKK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C02155 | 6:05 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 0h11 | 6:16 AM Wakefield Westgate (WKF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G01133 | 6:11 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 0h11 | 6:22 AM Wakefield Westgate (WKF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89906 | 6:15 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 0h13 | 6:28 AM Wakefield Westgate (WKF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G90138 | 6:20 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 0h12 | 6:32 AM Wakefield Westgate (WKF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P23811 | 6:32 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 0h30 | 7:02 AM Wakefield Kirkgate (WKK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89398 | 6:38 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 0h17 | 6:55 AM Wakefield Kirkgate (WKK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G07949 | 6:40 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 0h11 | 6:51 AM Wakefield Westgate (WKF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89447 | 6:45 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 0h12 | 6:57 AM Wakefield Westgate (WKF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P23872 | 6:47 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 0h16 | 7:03 AM Wakefield Westgate (WKF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G07952 | 7:00 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 0h11 | 7:11 AM Wakefield Westgate (WKF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89727 | 7:07 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 0h17 | 7:24 AM Wakefield Kirkgate (WKK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89732 | 8:04 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 0h18 | 8:22 AM Wakefield Kirkgate (WKK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C02161 | 8:10 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 0h11 | 8:21 AM Wakefield Westgate (WKF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G01140 | 8:15 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 0h11 | 8:26 AM Wakefield Westgate (WKF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G90154 | 8:20 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 0h12 | 8:32 AM Wakefield Westgate (WKF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89916 | 8:29 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 0h13 | 8:42 AM Wakefield Westgate (WKF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P23813 | 8:32 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 0h30 | 9:02 AM Wakefield Kirkgate (WKK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89404 | 8:38 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 0h20 | 8:58 AM Wakefield Kirkgate (WKK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G07964 | 8:40 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 0h11 | 8:51 AM Wakefield Westgate (WKF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89454 | 8:45 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 0h12 | 8:57 AM Wakefield Westgate (WKF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P23890 | 8:48 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 0h16 | 9:04 AM Wakefield Westgate (WKF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89737 | 9:09 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 0h16 | 9:25 AM Wakefield Kirkgate (WKK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C02165 | 9:10 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 0h11 | 9:21 AM Wakefield Westgate (WKF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W29862 | 9:15 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 0h11 | 9:26 AM Wakefield Westgate (WKF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G90163 | 9:20 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 0h12 | 9:32 AM Wakefield Westgate (WKF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89921 | 9:29 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 0h13 | 9:42 AM Wakefield Westgate (WKF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P23814 | 9:32 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 0h31 | 10:03 AM Wakefield Kirkgate (WKK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Leeds to Wakefield
Trains from Leeds to Wakefield run on average 10 times per day, taking around 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $2 (€1) if you book in advance.
There are 10 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 8 miles (13 km) distance in 11m.
Distance 8 miles (13 km) |
Average train duration 11m |
Cheapest ticket price $2 (€1) |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 10 |
Fastest train 11m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 4 days |
Train companies: Northern Rail, London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, Transpennine Express, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Cross Country, Northern Trains Limited from Leeds to Wakefield trainsNorthern Rail, London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, Transpennine Express, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Cross Country, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Leeds and Wakefield from $2 (€1). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Leeds to Wakefield
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leeds to Wakefield by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Wakefield, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Leeds to Wakefield
- Mon - Sat: 04:45 - 23:59
- Sun: 06:45 - 22:30
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Located on the main concourse. Services provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Bagel Factory
- Caffè Nero
- KFC
- Leon
- McDonald's
- The Pasty Shop
- Starbucks
- Pret a Manger
- JD Wetherspoon
- Delice de France
- Taxi: Taxi rank outside New Station Street entrance near the bus interchange.
- Accessible taxis: Taxi rank outside New Station Street entrance near the bus interchange.
- There are elevators or level access to all platforms in the whole station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
- Toilets Location: Baby changing facilities are located in the accessible toilet on platform 12 on the South Concourse
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Leeds City Center
- The Queens Hotel
- Leeds Marriott Hotel
- Mon - Sat: 04:45 - 23:59
- Sun: 06:45 - 22:30
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Platform 0 / 1 Platform 6 / 8 behind the lift Platform 12 / 15 Short stay car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located on the North Concourse near the Wellington Street entrance. Open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
- Bus lines: 1, 16, 201, 229, 34, 5, 60, A1
- Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B station, Persons in wheelchairs can gain easy access onto both platforms. However to get onto the Harrogate bound platform you have to go a long way round it will take approx 5-7 minutes.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Cards Only - No Cash Accepted
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: Bus stops located 5 mins away from station. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick up / drop off on Ashville Road adjacent to the station entrance towards Harrogate, opposite the station entrance towards Leeds.
- Metro: 0113 245 7676
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station. The conductor will carry out any assistance, please wait on the platform. This station has recently benefitted from the installation of lifts, level access to platform 1 with platform 2 being accessible using the lift and a short subway.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: There is a bus stop close to the station. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the Bus Stops on Kirkstall Lane close to the junction with the station approach road. (Station side for Leeds, opposite side for Harrogate)
- Metro: WYPTE 0113 245 7676
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 19:00 Saturday 07:00 - 19:00 Sunday 09:00 - 16:00
- Car Park: Forecourt
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: A small number are accessible, therefore advance notification (via station) ensures they are available when required
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1 and in the Waiting Room on Platform 2. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from the Station Management Office on the Main Concourse.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from the Station Management Office on the Main Concourse.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: This station has heated waiting rooms available. Seating is available at an accessible height in the waiting room and on platforms Platform 2. There is a 1st Class waiting room on platform 1. Open hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 21:00. Saturday 05:00 - 20:30. Sunday 08:00 - 21:00
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Front of station
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stop (W9) in the short-stay car park.
- Car Park: Carpark is now open as of 29th August 2015
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - Scooter Friendly Station - Station is unstaffed. However no access problems for mobility impaired or elderly customers as the access to the platforms is via ramped subway.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: in the station car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off outside the station entrance.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B station,
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: Nearest services contact Bus Line 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stops on Lingwell Gate Lane WF1 2NX, North and South of the junction with Grand Stand Rd.
- Metro: 0113 245 7676
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