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Outbound fromWakefield Westgate to Leicester by train
It takes an average of 3h 40m to travel from Wakefield Westgate to Leicester by train, over a distance of around 74 miles (120 km). There are normally 39 trains per day travelling from Wakefield Westgate to Leicester and tickets for this journey start from £12.10 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:18 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:44 | |
| Departure station | Wakefield Westgate | |
| Arrival station | Leicester | |
| Journey time | From 1h 37m | |
| Distance | 74 miles (120 km) | |
| Frequency | 39 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £12.10 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway |
Travelling from Wakefield Westgate to Leicester by train
Looking to travel from Wakefield Westgate to Leicester by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 3 hours 40 minutes to travel from Wakefield Westgate to Leicester by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 1 hour 37 minutes though. You'll usually find 39 trains per day running along the 74 miles (120 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 1 change during the journey to Leicester, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with London North Eastern Railway, East Midlands Railway or TransPennine Express to get to Leicester. As the main rail operators on this route, their trains offer modern comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Wakefield Westgate to Leicester in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save, as advance tickets start from £12.10.
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Cheap train tickets from Wakefield Westgate to Leicester
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