The average train between Wolverhampton and Wakefield takes 2h 10m and the fastest train takes 2h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Wolverhampton 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 hourly between Wolverhampton and Wakefield. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wolverhampton is at 8:39 PM which arrives into Wakefield at 11:23 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Wolverhampton to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Wolverhampton station and arriving at Wakefield station via Wakefield Westgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.
Wolverhampton to Wakefield train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Wolverhampton to Wakefield train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Wakefield Westgate station.
Book your Wolverhampton to Wakefield train tickets online with Cross Country, West Midlands Trains and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Wolverhampton and Wakefield is 129 km. The road distance is 186 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Wakefield Westgate hourly. Tickets cost £50–80 and the journey takes 1h 43m.