The average train between Croydon and Wakefield takes 2h 36m and the fastest train takes 2h 29m. There is an hourly train service from Croydon 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 Croydon and Wakefield. The earliest departure is at 4:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Croydon is at 10:01 PM which arrives into Wakefield at 1:06 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 2h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Croydon to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Croydon station and arriving at Wakefield station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.
Croydon to Wakefield train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from East Croydon station.
Croydon to Wakefield train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Wakefield Westgate station.
Book your Croydon to Wakefield train tickets online with Thameslink and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Croydon and Wakefield is 272.6 km. The road distance is 303 km.
You can take a train from East Croydon to Wakefield Westgate via London St Pancras International and King's Cross in around 2h 44m.
