The average train between Middlesbrough and Wakefield takes 2h 4m and the fastest train takes 1h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Middlesbrough 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 Middlesbrough and Wakefield. The earliest departure is at 6:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Middlesbrough is at 10:20 PM which arrives into Wakefield at 5:11 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Middlesbrough to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Middlesbrough station and arriving at Wakefield station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.
Middlesbrough to Wakefield train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Middlesbrough station.
Middlesbrough to Wakefield train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Leeds station.
Book your Middlesbrough to Wakefield train tickets online with TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Middlesbrough and Wakefield is 100.8 km. The road distance is 138 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Middlesbrough to Leeds hourly. Tickets cost £27–50 and the journey takes 1h 29m.