The average train between Eastbourne and Wakefield takes 4h 16m and the fastest train takes 3h 46m. There is an hourly train service from Eastbourne 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 Eastbourne and Wakefield. The earliest departure is at 4:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Eastbourne is at 10:24 PM which arrives into Wakefield at 7:35 AM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria and take an average of 4h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Eastbourne to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Eastbourne station and arriving at Wakefield station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
Eastbourne to Wakefield train services, operated by Southern, depart from Eastbourne station.
Eastbourne to Wakefield train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Wakefield Westgate station.
Book your Eastbourne to Wakefield train tickets online with Southern, London Underground (Tube) and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Eastbourne and Wakefield is 346 km. The road distance is 393 km.
You can take a train from Eastbourne to Wakefield Westgate via London Victoria, Victoria station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 3h 59m.