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.
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 3:50 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.


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No, there is no direct train from Stamford to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Stamford station and arriving at Wakefield station via Leicester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
Stamford to Wakefield train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Stamford station.
Stamford to Wakefield train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Wakefield Kirkgate station.
Book your Stamford to Wakefield train tickets online with Cross Country, East Midlands Railways and 2 other operators.
The distance between Stamford and Wakefield is 133.3 km. The road distance is 213 km.
You can take a train from Stamford to Wakefield Kirkgate via Leicester and Sheffield in around 3h 10m.