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The average train between Wakefield and Leipzig takes 14h 30m and the fastest train takes 11h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Wakefield to Leipzig. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

14h 30m
Duration
1,424 km
Distance
€409
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Frankfurt am Main

best
  1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to King's Crosstrain train
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain train Ice
  4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Leipzig Hbftrain train 50 / ...
12h 31m
€324–606

Wakefield to Leipzig train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Wakefield and Leipzig. The earliest departure is at 6:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wakefield is at 9:23 PM which arrives into Leipzig at 5:09 PM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 14h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 16m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 16m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 16m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)17h 16m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 16m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 16m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 16m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)17h 16m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 16m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 16m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 16m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 46m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 16m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 16m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 16m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 46m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 16m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 16m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 16m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 46m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 16m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 16m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)13h 7m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 46m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 16m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 16m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)13h 6m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Wakefield to Leipzig? 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.

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  • Distance: 1,424 km
  • Duration: 14h 30m

What companies run services between Wakefield, England and Leipzig, Germany?

You can take a train from Wakefield Westgate to Leipzig Hbf via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, and Frankfurt in around 12h 31m.

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