The average train between Stoke-on-Trent and Wakefield takes 2h 21m and the fastest train takes 1h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Stoke-on-Trent 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 Stoke-on-Trent and Wakefield. The earliest departure is at 12:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Stoke-on-Trent is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Wakefield at 7:01 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Stoke-on-Trent to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Stoke-on-Trent station and arriving at Wakefield station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.
Stoke-on-Trent to Wakefield train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Stoke-on-Trent station.
Stoke-on-Trent to Wakefield train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Wakefield Kirkgate station.
Book your Stoke-on-Trent to Wakefield train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Stoke-on-Trent and Wakefield is 88.2 km. The road distance is 123 km.
You can take a train from Stoke-on-Trent to Wakefield Kirkgate via Manchester Piccadilly in around 2h 20m.