Portsmouth to Wakefield trains

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The average train between Portsmouth and Wakefield takes 4h 30m and the fastest train takes 3h 42m. There is an hourly train service from Portsmouth 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.

4h 30m
Duration: 251 mi
Distance: £113
Average price: Hourly
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4h 12m

£92–157

Portsmouth to Wakefield train times

Trains run hourly between Portsmouth and Wakefield. The earliest departure is at 4:48 AM at night, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 10:38 PM which arrives into Wakefield at 10:33 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 4h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, September 11, 2026

12:37 PM → 4:34 PM
3h 57m • 2 changes
1:37 PM → 5:34 PM
3h 57m • 2 changes
2:19 PM → 6:34 PM
4h 15m • 2 changes
2:37 PM → 7:04 PM
4h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, September 12, 2026

4:48 AM → 9:04 AM
4h 16m • 2 changes
5:20 AM → 9:33 AM
4h 13m • 2 changes
5:37 AM → 10:04 AM
4h 27m • 2 changes
6:49 AM → 10:33 AM
3h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, September 13, 2026

6:48 AM → 11:34 AM
4h 46m • 2 changes
7:47 AM → 12:05 PM
4h 18m • 2 changes
8:53 AM → 1:05 PM
4h 12m • 2 changes
9:52 AM → 2:05 PM
4h 12m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Portsmouth to Wakefield? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Portsmouth to Wakefield.

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Distance: 251.2 mi
Duration: 4h 30m

What companies run services between Portsmouth, England and Wakefield, England?

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Wakefield Westgate via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and King's Cross in around 4h 12m.

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