Buses to Leeds from Wakefield

The journey to Leeds from Wakefield takes just 25 minutes.

Buses operate daily with up to 135 services per day. Depending on the day of travel, the first bus departs Wakefield at 04:30.

Arriva Yorkshire schedule

Arriva Yorkshire operates between Wakefield and Leeds 7 days per week.

Service days Daily
Services per day up to 127
Shortest trip 28 minutes
First departure 04:30
Last departure 23:10

National Express schedule

Travel from Wakefield to Leeds with National Express in 25 minutes.

Service days Daily
Services per day up to 3
Shortest trip 25 minutes
First departure 04:30
Last departure 06:30

Station Coaches schedule

Take the bus to Leeds from Wakefield with Station Coaches . The first departure is at 08:58, arriving at 10:03.

Service days Weekdays
Services per day up to 7
Shortest trip 1 hour 5 minutes
First departure 08:58
Last departure 15:58

Your questions answered

  • Is there a daily bus service between Wakefield and Leeds?

    Yes, buses operate daily from Wakefield to Leeds, departing as early as 04:30.

  • How long is the bus trip from Wakefield to Leeds?

    The fastest bus to Leeds from Wakefield takes 25 minutes. Check the trip duration when booking, as the slowest bus takes 57 minutes longer.

  • How do I buy tickets for travel to Leeds from Wakefield?

    It's not yet possible to buy tickets for this trip directly from ByBus but we're working on it!

  • Which bus companies operate between Wakefield and Leeds?

    Arriva Yorkshire, Station Coaches and National Express run buses to Leeds from Wakefield.

  • What time is the earliest bus from Wakefield to Leeds?

    The first bus to Leeds from Wakefield leaves at 04:30. The journey takes 25 minutes.

  • When is the last bus to Leeds from Wakefield?

    The last bus leaves Wakefield at 06:30, arriving into Leeds at 06:55. Get there in plenty of time so you don't miss it.

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