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Trains from Leicester (LEI) to Wakefield Stations

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34

train journeys
per day

74

miles (119 kms)

1hrs 36 mins

fastest journey

00:32 / 00:25

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

4

operators run

7

routes

Trains from Leicester (LEI) to Wakefield Stations

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On a typical weekday there are 34 scheduled rail journeys between Leicester and Wakefield Stations , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 34 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Leicester to Wakefield Stations is approximately 74 miles (119 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 2hrs 21 mins.

East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry, Northern Rail, London North Eastern Railway are the main train operating companies running services between Leicester and Wakefield Stations .

There are 7 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Leicester to Wakefield Westgate. The fastest journey time on this route takes 1hrs 36 mins.

Journeys from Leicester to Wakefield Stations Today

  • Mon 10th Jun
    00:32
    6 hrs 22 mins 2 changes
    06:54
    Leicester
    Wakefield Kirkgate
    Leicester to Wakefield Kirkgate
  • Mon 10th Jun
    05:48
    1 hrs 59 mins 1 change
    07:47
    Leicester
    Wakefield Westgate
    Leicester to Wakefield Westgate
  • Mon 10th Jun
    06:15
    2 hrs 19 mins 1 change
    08:34
    Leicester
    Wakefield Westgate
    Leicester to Wakefield Westgate
  • Mon 10th Jun
    07:06
    1 hrs 42 mins 1 change
    08:48
    Leicester
    Wakefield Westgate
    Leicester to Wakefield Westgate
  • Mon 10th Jun
    08:09
    1 hrs 37 mins 1 change
    09:46
    Leicester
    Wakefield Westgate
    Leicester to Wakefield Westgate
  • Mon 10th Jun
    08:40
    2 hrs 9 mins 1 change
    10:49
    Leicester
    Wakefield Kirkgate
    Leicester to Wakefield Kirkgate
  • Mon 10th Jun
    09:09
    1 hrs 46 mins 1 change
    10:55
    Leicester
    Wakefield Kirkgate
    Leicester to Wakefield Kirkgate
  • Mon 10th Jun
    09:14
    2 hrs 17 mins 2 changes
    11:31
    Leicester
    Wakefield Westgate
    Leicester to Wakefield Westgate
  • Mon 10th Jun
    09:40
    2 hrs 9 mins 1 change
    11:49
    Leicester
    Wakefield Kirkgate
    Leicester to Wakefield Kirkgate
  • Mon 10th Jun
    10:10
    1 hrs 45 mins 1 change
    11:55
    Leicester
    Wakefield Kirkgate
    Leicester to Wakefield Kirkgate
  • Mon 10th Jun
    10:37
    2 hrs 12 mins 1 change
    12:49
    Leicester
    Wakefield Kirkgate
    Leicester to Wakefield Kirkgate
  • Mon 10th Jun
    11:08
    1 hrs 48 mins 1 change
    12:56
    Leicester
    Wakefield Kirkgate
    Leicester to Wakefield Kirkgate
  • Mon 10th Jun
    12:06
    1 hrs 40 mins 1 change
    13:46
    Leicester
    Wakefield Westgate
    Leicester to Wakefield Westgate
  • Mon 10th Jun
    12:12
    2 hrs 18 mins 2 changes
    14:30
    Leicester
    Wakefield Westgate
    Leicester to Wakefield Westgate
  • Mon 10th Jun
    12:36
    2 hrs 13 mins 1 change
    14:49
    Leicester
    Wakefield Kirkgate
    Leicester to Wakefield Kirkgate
  • Mon 10th Jun
    13:08
    1 hrs 46 mins 1 change
    14:54
    Leicester
    Wakefield Kirkgate
    Leicester to Wakefield Kirkgate
  • Mon 10th Jun
    13:38
    1 hrs 50 mins 1 change
    15:28
    Leicester
    Wakefield Kirkgate
    Leicester to Wakefield Kirkgate
  • Mon 10th Jun
    14:07
    1 hrs 48 mins 1 change
    15:55
    Leicester
    Wakefield Kirkgate
    Leicester to Wakefield Kirkgate
  • Mon 10th Jun
    14:12
    2 hrs 19 mins 2 changes
    16:31
    Leicester
    Wakefield Westgate
    Leicester to Wakefield Westgate
  • Mon 10th Jun
    14:37
    2 hrs 12 mins 1 change
    16:49
    Leicester
    Wakefield Kirkgate
    Leicester to Wakefield Kirkgate

About Leicester Station

Station name Leicester (LEI)
Address Leicester station, London Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 0QB
Managed by EM

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:20 - 22:30
Saturday 05:20 - 22:30
Sunday 07:15 - 22:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

About Wakefield Stations Station

Station name Wakefield Stations (164)
Address Wakefield Kirkgate station, Monk Street, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 4EL
Managed by NT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office No

Other Facilities

Toilets Unavailable
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Leicester and Wakefield Stations

The travel time between Leicester and Wakefield Stations by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 2hrs 21 mins & the fastest journey takes 1hrs 36 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Leicester and Wakefield Stations vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 34 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 00:32, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:25.

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Amenities on trains between Leicester and Wakefield Stations can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Leicester & Wakefield Stations . owever, there are 34 possible journeys which require a change.

East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry, Northern Rail, London North Eastern Railway are the main train operating companies running services between Leicester and Wakefield Stations .

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Leicester and Wakefield Stations , but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.