The average train between Penrith and Wakefield takes 3h 15m and the fastest train takes 3h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Penrith 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 Penrith and Wakefield. The earliest departure is at 6:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penrith is at 9:48 PM which arrives into Wakefield at 1:02 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Penrith to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Penrith station and arriving at Wakefield station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
Penrith to Wakefield train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.
Penrith to Wakefield train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Wakefield Kirkgate station.
Book your Penrith to Wakefield train tickets online with TransPennine Express.
The distance between Penrith and Wakefield is 136.6 km. The road distance is 228 km.
You can take a train from Penrith North Lakes to Wakefield Kirkgate via Manchester Piccadilly in around 3h 20m.