The train between Cardiff and Wakefield takes 4h 1m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Cardiff 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 5 times a week between Cardiff and Wakefield. The earliest departure is at 9:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:45 AM which arrives into Wakefield at 1:46 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Wakefield station. Services depart 5 times a week, and operate 5 times a week. The journey takes approximately 4h 1m.
Cardiff to Wakefield train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Wakefield train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Wakefield Westgate station.
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The distance between Cardiff and Wakefield is 270.1 km. The road distance is 342 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Cardiff Central to Wakefield Westgate 5 times a week. Tickets cost £110–160 and the journey takes 4h 1m.