The average train between Paisley and Wakefield takes 5h 44m and the fastest train takes 4h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Paisley 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 Paisley and Wakefield. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Paisley is at 11:25 PM which arrives into Wakefield at 9:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 5h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Paisley to Wakefield? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Paisley to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Paisley station and arriving at Wakefield station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.
Paisley to Wakefield train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Queen Street station.
Paisley to Wakefield train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Wakefield Westgate station.
Book your Paisley to Wakefield train tickets online with ScotRail and Cross Country.
The distance between Paisley and Wakefield is 304.1 km. The road distance is 470 km.
You can take a train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Wakefield Westgate via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 5h 45m.