The average train between Wakefield and Seaham takes 4h 15m and the fastest train takes 3h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Wakefield to Seaham. 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 Seaham. The earliest departure is at 6:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wakefield is at 11:31 PM which arrives into Seaham at 8:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds and take an average of 4h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Wakefield to Seaham. However, there are services departing from Wakefield station and arriving at Seaham station via Middlesbrough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
Wakefield to Seaham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Leeds station.
Wakefield to Seaham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Seaham station.
Book your Wakefield to Seaham train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Wakefield and Seaham is 128.9 km. The road distance is 186 km.
You can take a train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Seaham via Leeds and Middlesbrough in around 3h 51m.