The average train between Wakefield and Redcar takes 2h 15m and the fastest train takes 2h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Wakefield to Redcar. 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 Redcar. The earliest departure is at 7:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wakefield is at 8:48 PM which arrives into Redcar at 11:02 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Wakefield to Redcar. However, there are services departing from Wakefield station and arriving at Redcar station via Darlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.
Wakefield to Redcar train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Wakefield Westgate station.
Wakefield to Redcar train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Redcar Central station.
Book your Wakefield to Redcar train tickets online with Cross Country and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Wakefield and Redcar is 107.6 km. The road distance is 163 km.
You can take a train from Wakefield Westgate to Redcar Central via Darlington in around 2h 24m.