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The average train between Stamford and Wakefield takes 3h 10m and the fastest train takes 2h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Stamford 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.

3h 10m
Duration
132 mi
Distance
£68
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Stamford to Leicestertrain train
  2. Take the train from Leicester to Sheffieldtrain train
  3. Take the train from Sheffield to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain train
3h 9m
£55–88

Stamford to Wakefield train times

Trains run hourly between Stamford and Wakefield. The earliest departure is at 6:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stamford is at 10:13 PM which arrives into Wakefield at 6:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Leicester and take an average of 3h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Cross CountryEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 48m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 46m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited3h • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Cross CountryEast Midlands RailwaysTransPennine Express5h 42m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Cross CountryEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited3h 25m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 47m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 47m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Cross CountryEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited3h 2m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 47m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 47m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Cross CountryEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited3h 22m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited3h 45m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited3h 23m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Cross CountryEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited3h 25m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 47m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 47m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 47m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Stamford 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 Stamford to Wakefield.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 132.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 10m

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

You can take a train from Stamford to Wakefield Kirkgate via Leicester and Sheffield in around 3h 9m.

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