The average train between Royston and Wakefield takes 2h 24m and the fastest train takes 2h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Royston 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 Royston and Wakefield. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Royston is at 10:18 PM which arrives into Wakefield at 1:06 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Royston to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Royston station and arriving at Wakefield station via Wakefield Westgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.
Royston to Wakefield train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Stevenage station.
Royston to Wakefield train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Wakefield Westgate station.
Book your Royston to Wakefield train tickets online with Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Great Northern.
The distance between Royston and Wakefield is 207 km. The road distance is 265 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Stevenage to Wakefield Westgate hourly. Tickets cost £50–75 and the journey takes 1h 33m.