The average train between Bath and Wakefield takes 4h 11m and the fastest train takes 3h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from Bath 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 Bath and Wakefield. The earliest departure is at 1:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Bath is at 6:48 PM which arrives into Wakefield at 11:11 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bath to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Bath station and arriving at Wakefield station via Wakefield Westgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
Bath to Wakefield train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Bath to Wakefield train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Wakefield Westgate station.
Book your Bath to Wakefield train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Bath and Wakefield is 263.2 km. The road distance is 327 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Wakefield Westgate hourly. Tickets cost £100–150 and the journey takes 3h 13m.