The average train between Leeds and Wakefield takes 12 min and the fastest train takes 10 min. The train runs at least 5 times per hour from Leeds to Wakefield. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 15 minutes between Leeds and Wakefield. The earliest departure is at 12:20 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Leeds is at 7:29 PM which arrives into Wakefield at 7:41 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 12 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Leeds station and arriving at Wakefield station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 12 min.
Leeds to Wakefield train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Leeds station.
Leeds to Wakefield train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Wakefield Westgate station.
Book your Leeds to Wakefield train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Cross Country.
The distance between Leeds and Wakefield is 13 km. The road distance is 16 km.
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Leeds to Wakefield Westgate every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £3–7 and the journey takes 15 min. Two other operators also service this route.
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