Train Preston to Wakefield from £31 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Wakefield takes 2h 23m and the fastest train takes 1h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston 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.

2h 23m
Duration: 71 mi
Distance: £31
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Preston to Wakefield train times

Trains run hourly between Preston and Wakefield. The earliest departure is at 5:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 10:26 PM which arrives into Wakefield at 8:21 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

11:44 AM → 1:51 PM
2h 7m • 1 change
12:44 PM → 2:51 PM
2h 7m • 1 change
1:44 PM → 3:51 PM
2h 7m • 1 change
2:44 PM → 4:51 PM
2h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

5:44 AM → 7:51 AM
2h 7m • 1 change
6:44 AM → 8:51 AM
2h 6m • 1 change
7:44 AM → 9:51 AM
2h 7m • 1 change
8:44 AM → 10:51 AM
2h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

9:42 AM → 11:51 AM
2h 9m • 1 change
10:46 AM → 12:51 PM
2h 5m • 1 change
11:42 AM → 1:51 PM
2h 9m • 1 change
12:42 PM → 2:51 PM
2h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

5:44 AM → 7:51 AM
2h 7m • 1 change
6:44 AM → 8:51 AM
2h 7m • 1 change
7:44 AM → 9:51 AM
2h 7m • 1 change
8:44 AM → 10:51 AM
2h 7m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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