The average train between Bedford and Wakefield takes 2h 50m and the fastest train takes 2h 33m. The train runs, on average, 4 times per week from Bedford 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 4 times a week between Bedford and Wakefield. The earliest departure is at 10:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bedford is at 11:12 AM which arrives into Wakefield at 1:45 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bedford to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Bedford station and arriving at Wakefield station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
Bedford to Wakefield train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Bedford station.
Bedford to Wakefield train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Wakefield Westgate station.
Book your Bedford to Wakefield train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Northern Trains Limited and Cross Country.
The distance between Bedford and Wakefield is 185.6 km. The road distance is 228 km.
You can take a train from Bedford to Wakefield Westgate via Sheffield in around 2h 15m.