The average train between Basildon and Wakefield takes 3h 15m and the fastest train takes 2h 55m. There is an hourly train service from Basildon to Wakefield. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Basildon and Wakefield. The earliest departure is at 4:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Basildon is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Wakefield at 7:35 AM. All services require a transfer at West Ham and take an average of 3h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Basildon to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Basildon station and arriving at Wakefield station via Wakefield Westgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
Basildon to Wakefield train services, operated by c2c, depart from King's Cross station.
Basildon to Wakefield train services, operated by c2c, arrive at Wakefield Westgate station.
Book your Basildon to Wakefield train tickets online with c2c, London Underground (Tube) and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Basildon and Wakefield is 269.6 km. The road distance is 324 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to Wakefield Westgate hourly. Tickets cost £50–80 and the journey takes 1h 55m.