The cheapest and fastest coaches from Leeds to Wakefield
Cheapest price
£3
Average price
£3
Fastest journey
33 m
Average duration
33 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
13 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Leeds to Wakefield is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leeds to Wakefield will cost around £3 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £3.
Of the 2 buses that leave Leeds for Wakefield every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 13 km distance in an average of 33 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 33 m .
The slowest buses will take 33 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Leeds to Wakefield
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leeds to Wakefield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 13m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £3, and a train costs an average of £2.
Distance: 13 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£3 Average Price Cheapest | £3 Average Price |
50m Average total duration 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 43m Average total duration Fastest 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Leeds to Wakefield bus times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 10:05 Leeds | 0h35 | 10:40 Wakefield | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:20 Leeds | 0h35 | 10:55 Wakefield | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:35 Leeds | 0h35 | 11:10 Wakefield | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:50 Leeds | 0h35 | 11:25 Wakefield | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:05 Leeds | 0h35 | 11:40 Wakefield | 0 changesdirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Leeds to Wakefield
Distance 13 km |
Average bus duration 20m |
Cheapest ticket price £3 |
Buses per day 1 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 29m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:54 |
Bus providers: National Express, Arriva Yorkshire from Leeds to WakefieldYou can travel by bus between Leeds to Wakefield with National Express, Arriva Yorkshire for as low as £2. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Leeds to Wakefield coach

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Leeds, Coach Station, which is located around 1.7 miles (2.7 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Wakefield, Cathedral Retail Pk, located 0.6 miles (990 m) away from the city centre.
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