The average train between Whitby and Wakefield takes 8h 54m and the fastest train takes 3h 59m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from Whitby to Wakefield. 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 twice a week between Whitby and Wakefield. The earliest departure is at 10:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Whitby is at 6:37 PM which arrives into Wakefield at 8:26 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Whitby to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Whitby station and arriving at Wakefield station via Darlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 54m.
Whitby to Wakefield train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Whitby station.
Whitby to Wakefield train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Wakefield Westgate station.
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The distance between Whitby and Wakefield is 106.3 km. The road distance is 205 km.
You can take a train from Whitby to Wakefield Westgate via Darlington in around 4h 9m.