The average train between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Wakefield takes 4h 28m and the fastest train takes 3h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) 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 every 2 hours between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Wakefield. The earliest departure is at 7:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Wakefield at 9:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Gateway and take an average of 4h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) station and arriving at Wakefield station via Wakefield Westgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Wakefield train services, operated by Edinburgh Trams, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Wakefield train services, operated by Edinburgh Trams, arrive at Wakefield Westgate station.
The distance between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Wakefield is 278.8 km. The road distance is 394 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Wakefield Westgate hourly. Tickets cost £130–190 and the journey takes 3h 21m.