The average train between Wakefield and Leyland takes 2h 29m and the fastest train takes 2h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Wakefield to Leyland. 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 Wakefield and Leyland. The earliest departure is at 3:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Wakefield is at 9:33 PM which arrives into Leyland at 12:16 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Wakefield to Leyland. However, there are services departing from Wakefield station and arriving at Leyland station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.
Wakefield to Leyland train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Wakefield Kirkgate station.
Wakefield to Leyland train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Leyland station.
Book your Wakefield to Leyland train tickets online with TransPennine Express and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Wakefield and Leyland is 78.4 km. The road distance is 106 km.
You can take a train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Leyland via Manchester Piccadilly in around 2h 15m.