The average train between Malton and Wakefield takes 1h 22m and the fastest train takes 1h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Malton 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 Malton and Wakefield. The earliest departure is at 6:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Malton is at 11:08 PM which arrives into Wakefield at 5:11 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Malton to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Malton station and arriving at Wakefield station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 22m.
Malton to Wakefield train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Malton station.
Malton to Wakefield train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Wakefield Westgate station.
Book your Malton to Wakefield train tickets online with TransPennine Express, Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Malton and Wakefield is 68 km. The road distance is 90 km.
You can take a train from Malton to Wakefield Westgate via Leeds in around 1h 15m.