Reading to Wakefield Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Wakefield takes 2h 49m and the fastest train takes 2h 39m. There is an hourly train service from Reading 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.

2h 49m
Duration: 214 mi
Distance: £99
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 57m

£72–139

Reading to Wakefield train times

Trains run hourly between Reading and Wakefield. The earliest departure is at 4:18 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 9:50 PM which arrives into Wakefield at 12:55 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 2h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

8:48 PM → 11:47 PM
2h 59m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

6:53 AM → 10:33 AM
3h 40m • 2 changes
8:21 AM → 11:34 AM
3h 13m • 2 changes
9:10 AM → 12:05 PM
2h 54m • 2 changes
9:47 AM → 12:33 PM
2h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

4:18 AM → 7:35 AM
3h 17m • 2 changes
4:35 AM → 8:01 AM
3h 26m • 2 changes
5:48 AM → 8:35 AM
2h 47m • 2 changes
6:14 AM → 9:04 AM
2h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

4:18 AM → 7:35 AM
3h 16m • 2 changes
4:35 AM → 8:01 AM
3h 26m • 2 changes
5:48 AM → 8:35 AM
2h 47m • 2 changes
6:14 AM → 9:04 AM
2h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

4:18 AM → 7:35 AM
3h 16m • 2 changes
4:35 AM → 8:01 AM
3h 26m • 2 changes
5:48 AM → 8:35 AM
2h 47m • 2 changes
6:14 AM → 9:04 AM
2h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

4:18 AM → 7:35 AM
3h 16m • 2 changes
4:35 AM → 8:01 AM
3h 26m • 2 changes
5:48 AM → 8:35 AM
2h 47m • 2 changes
6:14 AM → 9:04 AM
2h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

4:18 AM → 7:35 AM
3h 16m • 2 changes
4:35 AM → 8:01 AM
3h 26m • 2 changes
5:48 AM → 8:35 AM
2h 47m • 2 changes
6:14 AM → 9:04 AM
2h 50m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Reading 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.

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

You can take a train from Reading to Wakefield Westgate via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 2h 57m.

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