Wakefield to Leicester Trains

Wakefield to Leicester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Wakefield and Leicester takes 1h 59m and the fastest train takes 1h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Wakefield to Leicester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 59m
Duration: 93 mi
Distance: £58
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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1h 52m

£41–71

Wakefield to Leicester train times

Trains run hourly between Wakefield and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 6:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wakefield is at 11:26 PM which arrives into Leicester at 6:00 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, August 10, 2026

6:23 AM → 8:29 AM
2h 6m • 1 change
7:22 AM → 9:02 AM
1h 40m • 1 change
8:27 AM → 10:02 AM
1h 35m • 1 change
9:27 AM → 11:02 AM
1h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

6:23 AM → 8:29 AM
2h 6m • 1 change
7:22 AM → 9:02 AM
1h 40m • 1 change
8:27 AM → 10:02 AM
1h 35m • 1 change
9:27 AM → 11:02 AM
1h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

6:23 AM → 8:29 AM
2h 6m • 1 change
7:22 AM → 9:02 AM
1h 40m • 1 change
8:27 AM → 10:02 AM
1h 35m • 1 change
9:27 AM → 11:02 AM
1h 35m • 1 change
Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Wakefield to Leicester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.