The average train between Kilmarnock and Wakefield takes 7h 6m and the fastest train takes 5h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Kilmarnock 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 Kilmarnock and Wakefield. The earliest departure is at 7:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kilmarnock is at 10:43 PM which arrives into Wakefield at 8:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 7h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Kilmarnock to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock station and arriving at Wakefield station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.
Kilmarnock to Wakefield train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Kilmarnock station.
Kilmarnock to Wakefield train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Leeds station.
Book your Kilmarnock to Wakefield train tickets online with ScotRail, Northern Trains Limited and 2 other operators.
The distance between Kilmarnock and Wakefield is 288.4 km. The road distance is 342 km.
You can take a train from Kilmarnock to Wakefield Westgate via Carlisle and Leeds in around 5h 47m.