The average train between Falkirk and Wakefield takes 4h 33m and the fastest train takes 4h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Falkirk 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 every 2 hours between Falkirk and Wakefield. The earliest departure is at 12:28 AM at night, and the last departure from Falkirk is at 5:15 PM which arrives into Wakefield at 9:25 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Falkirk to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Falkirk station and arriving at Wakefield station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
Falkirk to Wakefield train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, depart from Falkirk Grahamston station.
Falkirk to Wakefield train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, arrive at Wakefield Westgate station.
Book your Falkirk to Wakefield train tickets online with Caledonian Sleeper, Cross Country and ScotRail.
The distance between Falkirk and Wakefield is 296.5 km. The road distance is 423 km.
You can take a train from Falkirk Grahamston to Wakefield Westgate via Edinburgh Waverley in around 4h 52m.