The average train between Reading and Wakefield takes 2h 49m and the fastest train takes 2h 39m. There is an hourly train service from Reading 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 Reading and Wakefield. The earliest departure is at 4:18 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 9:46 PM which arrives into Wakefield at 1:06 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 2h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Wakefield station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
Reading to Wakefield train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Wakefield train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Wakefield Westgate station.
Book your Reading to Wakefield train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Reading and Wakefield is 250.2 km. The road distance is 344 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Wakefield Westgate via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 3h 10m.
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