The average train between Inverness and Wakefield takes 8h 32m and the fastest train takes 7h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Inverness 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 4 hours between Inverness and Wakefield. The earliest departure is at 4:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Inverness is at 8:45 PM which arrives into Wakefield at 9:26 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Inverness to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Inverness station and arriving at Wakefield station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 32m.
Inverness to Wakefield train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, depart from Inverness station.
Inverness to Wakefield train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, arrive at Wakefield Westgate station.
Book your Inverness to Wakefield train tickets online with Caledonian Sleeper, Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Inverness and Wakefield is 455.4 km. The road distance is 680 km.
You can take a train from Inverness to Wakefield Westgate via Edinburgh Waverley in around 7h 39m.