The average train between Livingston and Wakefield takes 4h 16m and the fastest train takes 3h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Livingston 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 Livingston and Wakefield. The earliest departure is at 6:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Livingston is at 11:24 PM which arrives into Wakefield at 9:26 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Livingston to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Livingston station and arriving at Wakefield station via Wakefield Westgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
Livingston to Wakefield train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Livingston to Wakefield train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Wakefield Westgate station.
Book your Livingston to Wakefield train tickets online with ScotRail and Cross Country.
The distance between Livingston and Wakefield is 278.8 km. The road distance is 406 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Wakefield Westgate every 2 hours. Tickets cost £130–190 and the journey takes 3h 22m.