The average train between Essex and Wakefield takes 3h 31m and the fastest train takes 3h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Essex 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 Essex and Wakefield. The earliest departure is at 6:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essex is at 9:08 PM which arrives into Wakefield at 1:06 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 3h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Essex to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Essex station and arriving at Wakefield station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
Essex to Wakefield train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from White Notley station.
Essex to Wakefield train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Wakefield Westgate station.
Book your Essex to Wakefield train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Essex and Wakefield is 248.8 km. The road distance is 352 km.
You can take a train from White Notley to Wakefield Westgate via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 3h 18m.