The average train between Edinburgh and Wakefield takes 3h 21m and the fastest train takes 3h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh and Wakefield. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 6:04 PM which arrives into Wakefield at 9:25 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Wakefield station. Services depart hourly, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 3h 21m.
Edinburgh to Wakefield train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Wakefield train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Wakefield Westgate station.
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The distance between Edinburgh and Wakefield is 274.7 km. The road distance is 382 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Wakefield Westgate hourly. Tickets cost £120–180 and the journey takes 3h 21m.