The average train between Southampton and Wakefield takes 3h 58m and the fastest train takes 3h 33m. There is an hourly train service from Southampton 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 Southampton and Wakefield. The earliest departure is at 4:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Southampton is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Wakefield at 10:33 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 3h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 4m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Southampton 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.
No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central station and arriving at Wakefield Westgate station via London Waterloo station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
Southampton to Wakefield train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Wakefield train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Wakefield Westgate station.
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The distance between Southampton and Wakefield is 309.1 km. The road distance is 358 km.
You can take a train from Southampton Central to Wakefield Westgate via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and King's Cross in around 3h 59m.