The average train between Coventry and Wakefield takes 2h 30m and the fastest train takes 2h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Coventry 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 Coventry and Wakefield. The earliest departure is at 1:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Coventry is at 8:36 PM which arrives into Wakefield at 11:23 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Coventry to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Coventry station and arriving at Wakefield station via Wakefield Westgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
Coventry to Wakefield train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Coventry to Wakefield train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Wakefield Westgate station.
Book your Coventry to Wakefield train tickets online with Cross Country, Avanti West Coast and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Coventry and Wakefield is 142 km. The road distance is 196 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Wakefield Westgate hourly. Tickets cost £50–75 and the journey takes 1h 43m.