The average train between Perth and Wakefield takes 5h 37m and the fastest train takes 4h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Perth 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 Perth and Wakefield. The earliest departure is at 6:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Perth is at 11:28 PM which arrives into Wakefield at 9:26 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Perth to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Perth station and arriving at Wakefield station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.
Perth to Wakefield train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, depart from Perth station.
Perth to Wakefield train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, arrive at Wakefield Westgate station.
Book your Perth to Wakefield train tickets online with Caledonian Sleeper, Cross Country and ScotRail.
The distance between Perth and Wakefield is 325.7 km. The road distance is 472 km.
You can take a train from Perth to Wakefield Westgate via Edinburgh Waverley in around 5h 47m.