Buses to Wakefield from Leeds

The journey to Wakefield from Leeds takes just 29 minutes.

Buses operate daily with up to 138 services per day. Depending on the day of travel, the first bus departs Leeds at 00:10.

Arriva Yorkshire schedule

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

Service days Daily
Services per day up to 129
Shortest trip 29 minutes
First departure 05:12
Last departure 23:50

National Express schedule

Travel from Leeds to Wakefield with National Express in 30 minutes.

Service days Daily
Services per day up to 2
Shortest trip 30 minutes
First departure 00:10
Last departure 23:10

Station Coaches schedule

Take the bus to Wakefield from Leeds with Station Coaches . The first departure is at 07:18, arriving at 08:35.

Service days Weekdays
Services per day up to 8
Shortest trip 1 hour 17 minutes
First departure 07:18
Last departure 15:28

Your questions answered

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

    Yes, buses operate daily from Leeds to Wakefield, departing as early as 00:10.

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

    The fastest bus to Wakefield from Leeds takes 29 minutes. Check the trip duration when booking, as the slowest bus takes 58 minutes longer.

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

    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 Leeds and Wakefield?

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

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

    The first bus to Wakefield from Leeds leaves at 00:10. The journey takes 29 minutes.

  • When is the last bus to Wakefield from Leeds?

    The last bus leaves Leeds at 15:28, arriving into Wakefield at 16:50. Get there in plenty of time so you don't miss it.

Onward travel from Wakefield

Bus to Days Shortest trip Distance
Barnsley
  • Daily
25 minutes 9.2 miles
Batley
  • Daily
28 minutes 5.7 miles
Bradford
  • Daily
55 minutes 13 miles
Cleckheaton
  • Daily
51 minutes 9.2 miles
Darton
  • Daily except Sunday
33 minutes 6.8 miles
Doncaster
  • Daily except Sunday
1 hour 17 minutes 19 miles
Huddersfield
  • Daily
40 minutes 12 miles
Kippax
  • Daily except Sunday
37 minutes 7.8 miles
Leeds
  • Daily
25 minutes 8.1 miles
Mirfield
  • Daily
20 minutes 8.2 miles
Nottingham
  • Daily
2 hours 20 minutes 52 miles
Sheffield
  • Daily
55 minutes 21 miles

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