The average train between Wakefield and Whitby takes 5h 4m and the fastest train takes 3h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Wakefield to Whitby. 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 5 times a day between Wakefield and Whitby. The earliest departure is at 7:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wakefield is at 8:55 PM which arrives into Whitby at 7:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds and take an average of 5h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Wakefield to Whitby. However, there are services departing from Wakefield station and arriving at Whitby station via Middlesbrough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
Wakefield to Whitby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Leeds station.
Wakefield to Whitby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Whitby station.
Book your Wakefield to Whitby train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Wakefield and Whitby is 106.3 km. The road distance is 192 km.
You can take a train from Wakefield Westgate to Whitby via Leeds and Middlesbrough in around 4h 52m.