The average train between Swindon and Wakefield takes 3h 22m and the fastest train takes 3h 8m. There is an hourly train service from Swindon 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 Swindon and Wakefield. The earliest departure is at 3:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Swindon is at 9:19 PM which arrives into Wakefield at 1:06 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Swindon station and arriving at Wakefield station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
Swindon to Wakefield train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.
Swindon to Wakefield train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Wakefield Westgate station.
Book your Swindon to Wakefield train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Swindon and Wakefield is 237.1 km. The road distance is 410 km.
You can take a train from Swindon to Wakefield Westgate via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 3h 24m.