The average train between Exeter and Wakefield takes 2h 4m and the fastest train takes 1h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Exeter 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 5 times a day between Exeter and Wakefield. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Exeter is at 7:54 PM which arrives into Wakefield at 9:08 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at Wakefield station via Haverhill Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.
Exeter to Wakefield train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Exeter Station.
Exeter to Wakefield train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Wakefield station.
The distance between Exeter and Wakefield is 53.8 km. The road distance is 65 km.
You can take a train from Exeter Station to Wakefield via Haverhill in around 2h 3m.