The average train between Slough and Wakefield takes 3h 14m and the fastest train takes 2h 48m. There is an hourly train service from Slough 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 Slough and Wakefield. The earliest departure is at 5:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Slough is at 11:21 PM which arrives into Wakefield at 7:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon Without and take an average of 3h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Slough to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Slough station and arriving at Wakefield station via Farringdon Without. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
Slough to Wakefield train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Slough station.
Slough to Wakefield train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Wakefield Westgate station.
Book your Slough to Wakefield train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL), London Underground (Tube) and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Slough and Wakefield is 249.3 km. The road distance is 319 km.
You can take a train from Slough to Wakefield Westgate via Farringdon Without, Farringdon station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 3h 2m.