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Today25 Apr
from US$69
Tomorrow26 Apr
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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: 25 April at
    Departure city: London
    Departure location: King's Cross
    Arrival time: 25 April at
    Destination city: Wakefield
    Destination location: Wakefield Kirkgate
    Operated by: Grand CentralGrand Central
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: 25 April at
    Departure city: London
    Departure location: King's Cross
    Arrival time: 25 April at
    Destination city: Wakefield
    Destination location: Wakefield Westgate
    Operated by: London North Eastern RailwayLondon North Eastern Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: 25 April at
    Departure city: London
    Departure location: King's Cross
    Arrival time: 25 April at
    Destination city: Wakefield
    Destination location: Wakefield Westgate
    Operated by: London North Eastern RailwayLondon North Eastern Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: 25 April at
    Departure city: London
    Departure location: King's Cross
    Arrival time: 25 April at
    Destination city: Wakefield
    Destination location: Wakefield Kirkgate
    Operated by: Grand CentralGrand Central
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: 25 April at
    Departure city: London
    Departure location: King's Cross
    Arrival time: 25 April at
    Destination city: Wakefield
    Destination location: Wakefield Westgate
    Operated by: London North Eastern RailwayLondon North Eastern Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Train London to Wakefield: Trip Overview

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Average ticket priceUS$109
Average train trip duration1h 58m
Number of daily trains11
Earliest train departure07:03
Distance160 miles
Latest train departure17:35

London to Wakefield Train

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Whether it is train tickets or first class train tickets going to Wakefield from London, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Frequently asked questions on the trip London - Wakefield

  1. How much does a cheap train ticket from London to Wakefield cost?

    The average train ticket price from London to Wakefield is US$109. The best way to find cheap train tickets from London to Wakefield is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

  2. How long is the train trip from London to Wakefield?

    A train trip between London and Wakefield is around 1h 58m, although the fastest train will take about 1h 52m. This is the time it takes to travel the 161 miles that separates the two cities.

  3. How many daily train are there between London and Wakefield?

    The number of trains from London to Wakefield can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 11. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from London to Wakefield by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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US$68
26/04
US$35
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28/04
US$64
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US$58
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from London to Wakefield was searched and found on 26 Apr 2025 with a price of US$35

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from London to Wakefield as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$35 to US$266 for a train ticket from London to Wakefield based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$35, which is on 2025-04-26.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between London and Wakefield is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Wakefield.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Wakefield you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

By choosing the train between London and Wakefield, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from London to Wakefield while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers travelled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

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