The average train between London and Wakefield takes 1h 58m and the fastest train takes 1h 53m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from London 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 30 minutes between London and Wakefield. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London is at 10:35 PM which arrives into Wakefield at 12:55 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from London station and arriving at Wakefield station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 1h 58m.
London to Wakefield train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from King's Cross station.
London to Wakefield train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Wakefield Westgate station.
Book your London to Wakefield train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Grand Central Trains.
The distance between London and Wakefield is 259 km. The road distance is 282 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to Wakefield Westgate hourly. Tickets cost £50–80 and the journey takes 1h 54m. Grand Central Trains also services this route 4 times a day.
