The average train between Wakefield and Kent takes 3h 35m and the fastest train takes 2h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Wakefield to Kent. 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 Kent. The earliest departure is at 5:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wakefield is at 9:22 PM which arrives into Kent at 5:55 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 3h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Wakefield to Kent. However, there are services departing from Wakefield station and arriving at Kent station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
Wakefield to Kent train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Wakefield Westgate station.
Wakefield to Kent train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Ashford International station.
Book your Wakefield to Kent train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Southeastern.
The distance between Wakefield and Kent is 309.4 km. The road distance is 388 km.
You can take a train from Wakefield Westgate to Lenham via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, and Ashford International in around 3h 33m.