The average train between Wakefield and Edinburgh takes 3h 21m and the fastest train takes 3h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Wakefield to Edinburgh. 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 Wakefield and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 7:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wakefield is at 7:48 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 11:07 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Wakefield station and arriving at Edinburgh station. Services depart hourly, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 3h 21m.
Wakefield to Edinburgh train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Wakefield Westgate station.
Wakefield to Edinburgh train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
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The distance between Wakefield and Edinburgh is 274.7 km. The road distance is 382 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Wakefield Westgate to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £120–180 and the journey takes 3h 23m.