The average train between Southampton and Wakefield takes 3h 56m 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 4:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Southampton is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Wakefield at 7:35 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 3h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Southampton station and arriving at Wakefield station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
Southampton to Wakefield train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Wakefield train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Wakefield Westgate station.
Book your Southampton to Wakefield train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Southampton and Wakefield is 309.1 km. The road distance is 413 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 58m.