Wakefield to Cambridge Trains

Wakefield to Cambridge trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Wakefield and Cambridge takes 2h 15m and the fastest train takes 2h 8m. 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 15m
Duration: 144 mi
Distance: £71
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 42m

£52–82

Wakefield to Cambridge train times

Trains run hourly between Wakefield and Cambridge. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wakefield is at 7:53 PM which arrives into Cambridge at 10:02 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, August 10, 2026

6:53 PM → 9:03 PM
2h 10m • 1 change
7:53 PM → 10:02 PM
2h 9m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

5:45 AM → 8:09 AM
2h 24m • 1 change
6:18 AM → 9:09 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
7:53 AM → 10:09 AM
2h 16m • 1 change
8:53 AM → 11:02 AM
2h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

5:45 AM → 8:09 AM
2h 24m • 1 change
6:18 AM → 9:09 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
7:53 AM → 10:09 AM
2h 16m • 1 change
8:53 AM → 11:02 AM
2h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

5:45 AM → 8:09 AM
2h 24m • 1 change
6:18 AM → 9:09 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
7:53 AM → 10:09 AM
2h 16m • 1 change
8:53 AM → 11:02 AM
2h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

5:45 AM → 8:09 AM
2h 24m • 1 change
6:18 AM → 9:09 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
7:53 AM → 10:09 AM
2h 16m • 1 change
8:53 AM → 11:02 AM
2h 9m • 1 change

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