The average train between Northampton and Wakefield takes 3h 30m and the fastest train takes 3h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Northampton 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 Northampton and Wakefield. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Northampton is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Wakefield at 7:46 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Northampton to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Northampton station and arriving at Wakefield station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
Northampton to Wakefield train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Northampton station.
Northampton to Wakefield train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Wakefield Westgate station.
Book your Northampton to Wakefield train tickets online with West Midlands Trains and Cross Country.
The distance between Northampton and Wakefield is 164.6 km. The road distance is 244 km.
You can take a train from Northampton to Wakefield Westgate via Birmingham New Street in around 3h 32m.