How much is the train ticket from Leeds to Wakefield?

The cheapest train tickets from Leeds to Wakefield start at $4. The average price for this train route is around $10. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train ride from Leeds to Wakefield?

The average train trip from Leeds to Wakefield takes 12m and covers 13 km. The quickest train gets you there in 8m and is operated by Northern .

Which train operators serve the Leeds to Wakefield route?

Several major train operators serve this route, with 28 trains available per day, including services from Northern , London North Eastern Railway , CrossCountry .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Leeds to Wakefield?

The earliest train from Leeds to Wakefield departs at 7:00am. The latest train departs at 11:30pm.

What is the best train operator from Leeds to Wakefield?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is CrossCountry , with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 46 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Leeds to Wakefield?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator London North Eastern Railway has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

Which train operator has the best on-time performance from Leeds to Wakefield?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is London North Eastern Railway , with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Leeds to Wakefield?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Northern , with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Train Leeds to Wakefield from $5

Next train departures

Next departures for Leeds to Wakefield on February 5
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	4:20pm	Leeds	8m	4:28pm	Outwood	CheapestFastest
Train	4:48pm	Leeds	11m	4:59pm	Outwood	No tags
Train	5:22pm	Leeds	8m	5:30pm	Outwood	No tags
Train	5:48pm	Leeds	11m	5:59pm	Outwood	No tags

Next departures for Leeds to Wakefield on February 6
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:20am	Leeds	12m	7:32am	Wakefield Westgate	Cheapest
Train	7:20am	Leeds	8m	7:28am	Outwood	Fastest
Train	7:00am	Leeds	11m	7:11am	Wakefield Westgate	No tags
Train	7:06am	Leeds	11m	7:17am	Wakefield Westgate	No tags
Train	7:32am	Leeds	30m	8:02am	Wakefield Kirkgate	No tags

Next departures for Leeds to Wakefield on February 7
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:20am	Leeds	12m	7:32am	Wakefield Westgate	Cheapest
Train	7:20am	Leeds	8m	7:28am	Outwood	Fastest
Train	7:07am	Leeds	17m	7:24am	Wakefield Kirkgate	No tags
Train	7:10am	Leeds	11m	7:21am	Wakefield Westgate	No tags
Train	7:15am	Leeds	11m	7:26am	Wakefield Westgate	No tags

Next departures for Leeds to Wakefield on February 8
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	8:21am	Leeds	12m	8:33am	Wakefield Westgate	Cheapest
Train	8:21am	Leeds	8m	8:29am	Outwood	Fastest
Train	8:10am	Leeds	11m	8:21am	Wakefield Westgate	No tags
Train	8:15am	Leeds	11m	8:26am	Wakefield Westgate	No tags
Train	8:33am	Leeds	31m	9:04am	Wakefield Kirkgate	No tags

Next departures for Leeds to Wakefield on February 9
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:20am	Leeds	12m	7:32am	Wakefield Westgate	Cheapest
Train	7:20am	Leeds	8m	7:28am	Outwood	Fastest
Train	7:00am	Leeds	11m	7:11am	Wakefield Westgate	No tags
Train	7:07am	Leeds	17m	7:24am	Wakefield Kirkgate	No tags
Train	7:10am	Leeds	11m	7:21am	Wakefield Westgate	No tags

Next departures for Leeds to Wakefield on February 10
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:20am	Leeds	12m	7:32am	Wakefield Westgate	Cheapest
Train	7:20am	Leeds	8m	7:28am	Outwood	Fastest
Train	7:00am	Leeds	11m	7:11am	Wakefield Westgate	No tags
Train	7:07am	Leeds	17m	7:24am	Wakefield Kirkgate	No tags
Train	7:10am	Leeds	11m	7:21am	Wakefield Westgate	No tags

Next departures for Leeds to Wakefield on February 11
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:20am	Leeds	12m	7:32am	Wakefield Westgate	Cheapest
Train	7:20am	Leeds	8m	7:28am	Outwood	Fastest
Train	7:00am	Leeds	11m	7:11am	Wakefield Westgate	No tags
Train	7:07am	Leeds	17m	7:24am	Wakefield Kirkgate	No tags
Train	7:10am	Leeds	11m	7:21am	Wakefield Westgate	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 3:28 AM GMT.

Compare 2 ways to go from Leeds to Wakefield

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Wakefield. The journey takes about 12 minutes, and with fares starting at just $4, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

28train per day

12mAverage Duration

13 kmDistance

0kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$9 - $10	Average Duration20m	CO₂ emissions 0kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$4 - $16	Average Duration12m	CO₂ emissions 0kg CO₂e

Train companies

Northern

4/527 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.6

Cleanliness5

Wi‑Fi3.4

London North Eastern Railway

4/531 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness4.5

Wi‑Fi5

CrossCountry

4.5/546 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4

Cleanliness3.9

Wi‑Fi3.9

GB train companies:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, Amtrak Acela, CrossCountry

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Leeds to Wakefield by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Leeds to Wakefield?
The cheapest train tickets from Leeds to Wakefield start at $4. The average price for this train route is around $10. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Leeds to Wakefield?
The average train trip from Leeds to Wakefield takes 12m and covers 13 km. The quickest train gets you there in 8m and is operated by Northern.
Which train operators serve the Leeds to Wakefield route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 28 trains available per day, including services from Northern, London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Leeds to Wakefield?
The earliest train from Leeds to Wakefield departs at 7:00am. The latest train departs at 11:30pm.
What is the best train operator from Leeds to Wakefield?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is CrossCountry, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 46 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Leeds to Wakefield?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator London North Eastern Railway has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the best on-time performance from Leeds to Wakefield?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is London North Eastern Railway, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Leeds to Wakefield?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Northern, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

02-03

$10

02-04

$6

Today

$6

02-06

$6

02-07

$6

02-08

$6

02-09

$6

02-10

$6

The cheapest trip from Leeds to Wakefield was searched and found on Feb 8, 2026 with a price of $6

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Leeds to Wakefield, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $6 to $15 for a train ticket from Leeds to Wakefield based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $6 which is on 2026-02-08.

Usually CrossCountry will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.