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Compare train and bus for Wakefield to Leicester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wakefield to Leicester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 45m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $25.
Distance: 73 miles (119 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$53 Average price | $15 Average price Cheapest | $32 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 10m Average total duration 2h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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 Wakefield to Leicester:
A bus is $38 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Wakefield to Leicester costing on average $53 (€43).
Other travel options to Leicester take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 40m.
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How to get from Wakefield to Leicester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Wakefield to Leicester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
11:31 AM6h14Wakefield5:45 PMLeicesterFind prices3 transfers
Cheapest
- 11:31 AM6h14Wakefield5:45 PMLeicesterFind prices3 transfers
Fastest
12:50 AM3h15Wakefield4:05 AMLeicester$601One-way1 transfer
Other options
- 5:35 PM3h35Wakefield9:10 PMLeicester$601One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Wakefield to Leicester:
A bus is $38 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Wakefield to Leicester costing on average $53 (€43).
Other travel options to Leicester take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 40m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Wakefield and Leicester as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Leeds, Coach Station and arrive in Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda).
- Trains mostly depart from Wakefield Westgate (WKF) and arrive in Leicester station (LEI).
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express, Team Pennine to go to Leicester by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, Northern Rail, Cross Country, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited to go to Leicester by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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