The average train between Holyhead and Wakefield takes 4h 8m and the fastest train takes 3h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Holyhead 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 Holyhead and Wakefield. The earliest departure is at 4:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Holyhead is at 8:02 PM which arrives into Wakefield at 1:02 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Holyhead to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Holyhead station and arriving at Wakefield station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
Holyhead to Wakefield train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Holyhead station.
Holyhead to Wakefield train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Wakefield Kirkgate station.
Book your Holyhead to Wakefield train tickets online with Transport for Wales and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Holyhead and Wakefield is 211.5 km. The road distance is 263 km.
You can take a train from Holyhead to Wakefield Kirkgate via Manchester Piccadilly in around 4h 34m.