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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Wakefield to Leicester
Cheapest price
£23
Average price
£23
Fastest journey
5 h 15 m
Average duration
5 h 15 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
119 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Wakefield to Leicester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Wakefield to Leicester will cost around £23 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £23.
Of the 1 buses that leave Wakefield for Leicester every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 119 km distance in an average of 5 h 15 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 15 m .
The slowest buses will take 5 h 15 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 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 coach with prices starting from £24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 40m. 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 coach costs an average of £24, and a train costs an average of £13.
Distance: 119 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£27 Average Price Cheapest | £38 Average Price |
3h 3m Average total duration 2h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Wakefield to Leicester bus times
The table below shows live departures for Wakefield to Leicester coaches for tomorrow, Friday 21 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04:20 Wakefield | 5h15 | 09:35 Leicester | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Wakefield to Leicester
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Buses from Wakefield to Leicester run on average 2 times per day, taking around 2h 33m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £24 but you can travel from only £13 by train.
There are 1 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:25, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 119 km distance in 4h 17m.
Distance 119 km |
Average bus duration 2h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price £24 |
Buses per day 2 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 4h 17m |
First bus 00:25 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: Megabus, National Express from Wakefield to LeicesterYou can travel by bus between Wakefield to Leicester with Megabus, National Express for as low as £13. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Wakefield to Leicester coach
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