The average train between Newcastle upon Tyne and Wakefield takes 1h 45m and the fastest train takes 1h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Newcastle upon Tyne 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 Newcastle upon Tyne and Wakefield. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newcastle upon Tyne is at 7:38 PM which arrives into Wakefield at 9:25 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Newcastle upon Tyne station and arriving at Wakefield station. Services depart hourly, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 1h 45m.
Newcastle upon Tyne to Wakefield train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Newcastle station.
Newcastle upon Tyne to Wakefield train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Wakefield Westgate station.
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The distance between Newcastle upon Tyne and Wakefield is 143.6 km. The road distance is 184 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Newcastle to Wakefield Westgate hourly. Tickets cost £60–90 and the journey takes 1h 46m.