The average train between Gatwick Airport and Wakefield takes 2h 54m and the fastest train takes 2h 46m. There is an hourly train service from Gatwick Airport 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 Gatwick Airport and Wakefield. The earliest departure is at 12:42 AM at night, and the last departure from Gatwick Airport is at 9:46 PM which arrives into Wakefield at 1:06 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 2h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Gatwick Airport to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport station and arriving at Wakefield station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
Gatwick Airport to Wakefield train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Gatwick Airport station.
Gatwick Airport to Wakefield train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Wakefield Westgate station.
Book your Gatwick Airport to Wakefield train tickets online with Thameslink and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Gatwick Airport and Wakefield is 295.2 km. The road distance is 329 km.
You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Wakefield Westgate via London St Pancras International and King's Cross in around 3h.
