The train between Reading and Wakefield takes 2h 56m. The train runs, on average, once a week 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 on demand between Reading and Wakefield. Service times information will be available soon. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 56m.
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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 Westgate station via London Paddington station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
Reading to Wakefield train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Wakefield train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Wakefield Westgate station.
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The distance between Reading and Wakefield is 250.2 km. The road distance is 294 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 2h 56m.