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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 an average ticket price of $6 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 45m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $6, while a bus costs an average of $7.
Distance: 8 miles (13 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$6 Average price Cheapest | $7 Average price | $5 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
45m Average total duration Fastest 15m 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.
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Compare the available ways to get from Leeds to Wakefield, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Wakefield:
A train is $2 (€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 50m.
You'll arrive about 9m sooner (15m by train vs 24m by car). Tickets start at around $6 (€5) compared to roughly $5 (€4) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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How to get from Leeds to Wakefield by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leeds to Wakefield is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
12:30 AM 0h20 Leeds 12:50 AM Wakefield $7 1 One-way 0 transfers
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12:30 AM 0h20 Leeds 12:50 AM Wakefield $7 1 One-way 0 transfers
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12:30 AM 0h20 Leeds 12:50 AM Wakefield $7 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Wakefield:
A train is $2 (€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 50m.
- Around 15 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leeds and Wakefield as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Leeds station (LDS) and arrive in Wakefield Westgate (WKF).
- Buses mostly depart from Leeds, Coach Station and arrive in Wakefield, Cathedral Retail Pk.
- Travel with National Express to go to Wakefield by bus.
- Travel with Northern Rail, London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry to go to Wakefield by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with National Express.
- 15 direct trains per day with Northern Rail, London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry.
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