The average train between Worcester and Wakefield takes 3h 39m and the fastest train takes 2h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Worcester 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 Worcester and Wakefield. The earliest departure is at 5:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Worcester is at 10:06 PM which arrives into Wakefield at 7:46 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Worcester to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Worcester station and arriving at Wakefield station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.
Worcester to Wakefield train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Worcester Foregate Street station.
Worcester to Wakefield train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Wakefield Westgate station.
Book your Worcester to Wakefield train tickets online with West Midlands Trains and Cross Country.
The distance between Worcester and Wakefield is 173 km. The road distance is 207 km.
You can take a train from Worcester Foregate Street to Wakefield Westgate via Birmingham New Street in around 3h 11m.