The average train between Dorchester and Wakefield takes 5h 22m and the fastest train takes 4h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Dorchester 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 Dorchester and Wakefield. The earliest departure is at 5:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dorchester is at 8:21 PM which arrives into Wakefield at 7:35 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 5h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Dorchester to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Dorchester station and arriving at Wakefield station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
Dorchester to Wakefield train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Dorchester South station.
Dorchester to Wakefield train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Wakefield Westgate station.
Book your Dorchester to Wakefield train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Dorchester and Wakefield is 336 km. The road distance is 504 km.
You can take a train from Dorchester South to Wakefield Westgate via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and King's Cross in around 5h 19m.