The average train between Loughborough and Wakefield takes 2h 1m and the fastest train takes 1h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Loughborough 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 Loughborough and Wakefield. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Loughborough is at 11:47 PM which arrives into Wakefield at 7:13 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Loughborough to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Loughborough station and arriving at Wakefield station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.
Loughborough to Wakefield train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Loughborough (Leics) station.
Loughborough to Wakefield train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Wakefield Westgate station.
Book your Loughborough to Wakefield train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Northern Trains Limited and Cross Country.
The distance between Loughborough and Wakefield is 103.8 km. The road distance is 129 km.
You can take a train from Loughborough (Leics) to Wakefield Westgate via Sheffield in around 1h 41m.