The average train between York and Wakefield takes 38 min and the fastest train takes 30 min. There is an hourly train service from York 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 York and Wakefield. The earliest departure is at 5:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from York is at 9:51 PM which arrives into Wakefield at 10:24 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 38 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from York station and arriving at Wakefield station. Services depart hourly, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 38 min.
York to Wakefield train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from York station.
York to Wakefield train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Wakefield Westgate station.
Book your York to Wakefield train tickets online with TransPennine Express and Cross Country.
The distance between York and Wakefield is 40.9 km. The road distance is 56 km.
Cross Country operates a train from York to Wakefield Westgate hourly. Tickets cost £18–26 and the journey takes 45 min. TransPennine Express also services this route hourly.
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