The average bus between Leicester and Wakefield takes 4h 36m and the fastest bus takes 3h 25m. The bus service runs several times per day from Leicester 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.
Buses run 4 times a day between Leicester and Wakefield. The earliest departure is at 8:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Wakefield at 5:47 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Leicester to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Wakefield station via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
Leicester to Wakefield bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.
Leicester to Wakefield bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.
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The distance between Leicester and Wakefield is 118.7 km. The road distance is 173 km.
National Express operates a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £14–25 and the journey takes 3h 15m.