The average train between Kilmarnock and Wakefield takes 5h 58m and the fastest train takes 5h 23m. 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 2 hours between Kilmarnock and Wakefield. The earliest departure is at 5:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kilmarnock is at 10:32 PM which arrives into Wakefield at 9:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 5h 58m. 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 Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.
Kilmarnock to Wakefield train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Queen Street station.
Kilmarnock to Wakefield train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Wakefield Westgate station.
Book your Kilmarnock to Wakefield train tickets online with ScotRail and Cross Country.
The distance between Kilmarnock and Wakefield is 288.4 km. The road distance is 497 km.
You can take a train from Kilmarnock to Wakefield Westgate via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 6h 27m.