The average train between Kent and Wakefield takes 3h 40m and the fastest train takes 3h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Kent 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 Kent and Wakefield. The earliest departure is at 1:42 AM at night, and the last departure from Kent is at 10:53 PM which arrives into Wakefield at 7:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Ashford International and take an average of 3h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Kent to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Kent station and arriving at Wakefield station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
Kent to Wakefield train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Ashford International station.
Kent to Wakefield train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Wakefield Westgate station.
Book your Kent to Wakefield train tickets online with Southeastern and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Kent and Wakefield is 309.4 km. The road distance is 388 km.
You can take a train from Lenham to Wakefield Westgate via Ashford International, London St Pancras International, and King's Cross in around 3h 26m.