The average train between Leicester and Wakefield takes 1h 57m and the fastest train takes 1h 34m. There is an hourly train service 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.
Trains run hourly between Leicester and Wakefield. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 11:37 PM which arrives into Wakefield at 7:13 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Wakefield station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.
Leicester to Wakefield train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.
Leicester to Wakefield train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Wakefield Westgate station.
Book your Leicester to Wakefield train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Northern Trains Limited and Cross Country.
The distance between Leicester and Wakefield is 118.7 km. The road distance is 149 km.
You can take a train from Leicester to Wakefield Westgate via Sheffield in around 1h 51m.
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