Ely to Wakefield trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Ely and Wakefield takes 1h 57m and the fastest train takes 1h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from Ely 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.

1h 57m
Duration: 129 mi
Distance: £58
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 20m

£45–71

Ely to Wakefield train times

Trains run hourly between Ely and Wakefield. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ely is at 9:17 PM which arrives into Wakefield at 11:47 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, June 16, 2026

1:15 PM → 3:04 PM
1h 49m • 1 change
2:15 PM → 4:04 PM
1h 49m • 1 change
3:15 PM → 5:04 PM
1h 49m • 1 change
3:48 PM → 6:03 PM
2h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, June 17, 2026

5:30 AM → 8:01 AM
2h 31m • 1 change
7:12 AM → 9:04 AM
1h 52m • 1 change
8:15 AM → 10:04 AM
1h 49m • 1 change
9:15 AM → 11:04 AM
1h 49m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, June 18, 2026

5:30 AM → 8:01 AM
2h 31m • 1 change
7:12 AM → 9:04 AM
1h 52m • 1 change
8:15 AM → 10:04 AM
1h 49m • 1 change
9:15 AM → 11:04 AM
1h 49m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, June 19, 2026

5:30 AM → 8:01 AM
2h 31m • 1 change
7:12 AM → 9:04 AM
1h 52m • 1 change
8:15 AM → 10:04 AM
1h 49m • 1 change
9:15 AM → 11:04 AM
1h 49m • 1 change
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