The average train between Wakefield and Perth takes 5h 17m and the fastest train takes 4h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Wakefield to Perth. 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 every 2 hours between Wakefield and Perth. 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 Perth at 12:55 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Wakefield to Perth. However, there are services departing from Wakefield station and arriving at Perth station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
Wakefield to Perth train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Wakefield Westgate station.
Wakefield to Perth train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Perth station.
Book your Wakefield to Perth train tickets online with Cross Country, ScotRail and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Wakefield and Perth is 325.7 km. The road distance is 472 km.
You can take a train from Wakefield Westgate to Perth via Edinburgh Waverley in around 5h 24m.