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Compare train and bus for Wakefield to Leicester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wakefield to Leicester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $35. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 36m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $35, and a train costs an average of $22.
Distance: 73 miles (119 km)
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$58 Average price | $36 Average price Cheapest |
2h 6m Average total duration Fastest 1h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration 3h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Wakefield to Leicester
How to get from Wakefield to Leicester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Wakefield to Leicester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
11:31 AM6h14Wakefield5:45 PMLeicesterFind prices3 transfers
Cheapest
11:31 AM6h14Wakefield5:45 PMLeicesterFind prices3 transfers
Fastest
12:50 AM3h15Wakefield4:05 AMLeicester$601One-way1 transfer
Other options
5:35 PM3h35Wakefield9:10 PMLeicester$601One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Wakefield to Leicester:
A train is $12 (€10) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Wakefield to Leicester costing on average $35 (€28).
Other travel options to Leicester take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 15m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Wakefield and Leicester as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Wakefield Westgate (WKF) and arrive in Leicester station (LEI).
- Buses mostly depart from Leeds, Coach Station and arrive in Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda).
- Travel with National Express to go to Leicester by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, Northern Rail, Cross Country to go to Leicester by train.
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