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Trip Overview

The average train between Wakefield and Cambridge takes 2h 32m and the fastest train takes 2h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Wakefield to Cambridge. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 32m
Duration
178 mi
Distance
£79
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Wakefield to Cambridge train times

Trains run hourly between Wakefield and Cambridge. The earliest departure is at 5:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wakefield is at 9:23 PM which arrives into Cambridge at 12:37 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink2h 16m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Great Northern2h 42m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Great Northern2h 42m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Great Northern2h 43m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Great Northern2h 53m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Great Northern2h 47m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Great Northern2h 37m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink2h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Great Northern2h 53m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Great Northern2h 47m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Great Northern2h 37m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink2h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Great Northern2h 53m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Great Northern2h 47m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Great Northern2h 37m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink2h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Great Northern2h 51m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Great Northern2h 47m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Great Northern2h 37m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Great Northern2h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink2h 27m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink2h 27m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink2h 27m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink2h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Great Northern2h 53m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Great Northern2h 47m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Great Northern2h 37m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink2h 16m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Wakefield to Cambridge? 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.

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  • Distance: 178 mi
  • Duration: 2h 32m

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

You can take a train from Wakefield Westgate to Cambridge via Stevenage in around 2h 24m.

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