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Compare train and bus for Wakefield to Leeds
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wakefield to Leeds 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 23m. 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 €4.
Distance: 8 miles (13 km)
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€3 Average price Cheapest | €6 Average price |
53m Average total duration Fastest 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 55m Average total duration 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Wakefield to Leeds by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Wakefield to Leeds is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Y25899Fastest
C40806Other options
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FAQs: Travel from Wakefield to Leeds
Travel to Leeds easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Wakefield to Leeds.

This is compared to other travel options from Wakefield to Leeds:
A train is $3 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Wakefield to Leeds costing on average $5 (€4).
Other travel options to Leeds take longer:
Bus takes on average 25m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Wakefield and Leeds as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Wakefield Westgate (WKF) and arrive in Leeds station (LDS).
- Buses mostly depart from Wakefield, Cathedral Retail Pk and arrive in Leeds, Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express, Station Coaches, Arriva Yorkshire, Yorkshire Travel Group to go to Leeds by bus.
- Travel with Northern Rail (3), LNER, CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, Cross Country to go to Leeds by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with National Express, Station Coaches, Arriva Yorkshire, Yorkshire Travel Group.
- 8 direct trains per day with Northern Rail (3), LNER, CrossCountry, Cross Country.
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