The average train between Newcastle Airport (NCL) and Wakefield takes 2h 22m and the fastest train takes 2h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Newcastle Airport (NCL) 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 4 hours between Newcastle Airport (NCL) and Wakefield. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newcastle Airport (NCL) is at 7:07 PM which arrives into Wakefield at 9:26 PM. All services require a transfer at Central Station and take an average of 2h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Newcastle Airport (NCL) to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Newcastle Airport (NCL) station and arriving at Wakefield station via Wakefield Westgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.
Newcastle Airport (NCL) to Wakefield train services, operated by Nexus Metro, depart from Newcastle station.
Newcastle Airport (NCL) to Wakefield train services, operated by Nexus Metro, arrive at Wakefield Westgate station.
The distance between Newcastle Airport (NCL) and Wakefield is 151.2 km. The road distance is 196 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Newcastle to Wakefield Westgate hourly. Tickets cost £60–90 and the journey takes 1h 46m.