The average train between Cambridge and Wakefield takes 2h 9m and the fastest train takes 2h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Cambridge 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 Cambridge and Wakefield. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cambridge is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Wakefield at 11:47 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Cambridge station and arriving at Wakefield station via Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.
Cambridge to Wakefield train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cambridge station.
Cambridge to Wakefield train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Wakefield Westgate station.
Book your Cambridge to Wakefield train tickets online with Cross Country and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Cambridge and Wakefield is 197.2 km. The road distance is 232 km.
You can take a train from Cambridge to Wakefield Westgate via Peterborough in around 2h 36m.