How to travel from Wakefield to Leicester

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Travel Information to Leicester from Wakefield

Distance73 miles (118 km)
Available travel modesTrain or bus
Ticket price range$8 - $32
Cheapest modeBus • $8 (€7) • 2 h
Fastest modeTrain • $32 (€29) • 1 h 40 min
Popular travel companiesNational Express or CrossCountry

Travel 73 miles (118 km) by train or bus between Wakefield and Leicester. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are National Express or CrossCountry among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Wakefield to Leicester.

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from Wakefield to Leicester

How to get from Wakefield to Leicester by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Wakefield to Leicester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

National Express
04:20AM5h15
Wakefield
09:35AMLeicester
$361One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

National Express
04:20AM5h15
Wakefield
09:35AMLeicester
$361One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
04:20AM5h15
Wakefield
09:35AMLeicester
$361One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Wakefield to Leicester

Travel to Leicester 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 Leicester.

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There are 2 travel options from Wakefield to Leicester: train or bus.

The cheapest way to travel from Wakefield to Leicester is a bus with an average price of $8 (€7).

This is compared to other travel options from Wakefield to Leicester:

A bus is $24 (€22) less than a train with an average ticket price of $32 (€29) from Wakefield to Leicester.

The fastest way to get to Leicester from Wakefield is by train with an average travel time of 1 h 40 min.

Other travel options to Leicester take longer:

Getting to Leicester by bus takes 2 h on average.

You should expect to travel around 73 miles (118 km) between Wakefield and Leicester.

The average frequency per day from Wakefield to Leicester is:

  • 3 buses a day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Wakefield to Leicester as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Wakefield to Leicester:

    The following travel companies offer services from Wakefield to Leicester:

    • Travel with National Express to go to Leicester by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find National Express Wakefield to Leicester tickets on Omio for $32 (€29).
    • CrossCountry, Northern Rail (3), East Midlands Trains or Cross Country can take you to Leicester by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for CrossCountry from Wakefield to Leicester for $32 (€29).

    Yes, there are direct services available from Wakefield to Leicester with the following travel companies:

    • 2 direct buses per day with.

    Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Leicester as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Wakefield and Leicester.

    Looking to extend your trip from Wakefield to Leicester? Many Omio customers who go from Wakefield to Leicester usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like London, Birmingham, Manchester, Nottingham or Edinburgh. If you're looking to explore London, Birmingham, Manchester, Nottingham or Edinburgh from Leicester, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.

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