The average train between Wakefield and Wales takes 3h 58m and the fastest train takes 3h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Wakefield to Wales. 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 Wales. The earliest departure is at 6:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wakefield is at 8:27 PM which arrives into Wales at 1:08 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Wakefield to Wales. However, there are services departing from Wakefield station and arriving at Wales station via Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
Wakefield to Wales train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Wakefield Westgate station.
Wakefield to Wales train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Wakefield to Wales train tickets online with Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Wakefield and Wales is 215.4 km. The road distance is 356 km.
You can take a train from Wakefield Westgate to Cardiff Central via Bristol Parkway in around 3h 51m.