The average train between King's Lynn and Wakefield takes 3h 5m and the fastest train takes 2h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from King's Lynn 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 King's Lynn and Wakefield. The earliest departure is at 4:49 AM at night, and the last departure from King's Lynn is at 8:45 PM which arrives into Wakefield at 11:38 PM. All services require a transfer at Ely and take an average of 3h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from King's Lynn to Wakefield? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from King's Lynn to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from King's Lynn station and arriving at Wakefield station via Ely. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
King's Lynn to Wakefield train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Kings Lynn station.
King's Lynn to Wakefield train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at Wakefield Westgate station.
Book your King's Lynn to Wakefield train tickets online with Great Northern, East Midlands Railways and 3 other operators.
The distance between King's Lynn and Wakefield is 163.1 km. The road distance is 251 km.
You can take a train from Kings Lynn to Wakefield Westgate via Ely and Peterborough in around 3h 10m.