Wakefield to Essex Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Wakefield and Essex takes 3h 45m and the fastest train takes 3h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Wakefield to Essex. 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 45m
Duration: 219 mi
Distance: £95
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to King's Crosstrain Leeds - London Kings Cross / ...
Take the train from London Liverpool Street to White Notleytrain London Liverpool Street - Braintree

3h 54m

£80–118

Wakefield to Essex train times

Trains run hourly between Wakefield and Essex. 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 Essex at 7:10 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 3h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:23 PM → 7:10 AM
Arrives next day
9h 47m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:13 AM → 8:41 AM
3h 28m • 2 changes
6:18 AM → 9:41 AM
3h 23m • 2 changes
7:28 AM → 10:41 AM
3h 13m • 2 changes
8:22 AM → 11:41 AM
3h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:13 AM → 8:41 AM
3h 28m • 2 changes
6:18 AM → 9:41 AM
3h 23m • 2 changes
7:28 AM → 10:41 AM
3h 13m • 2 changes
8:22 AM → 11:41 AM
3h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:13 AM → 8:41 AM
3h 28m • 2 changes
6:18 AM → 9:41 AM
3h 23m • 2 changes
7:28 AM → 10:41 AM
3h 13m • 2 changes
8:22 AM → 11:41 AM
3h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:13 AM → 8:41 AM
3h 28m • 2 changes
6:18 AM → 9:41 AM
3h 23m • 2 changes
7:28 AM → 10:41 AM
3h 13m • 2 changes
8:22 AM → 11:41 AM
3h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:13 AM → 8:41 AM
3h 28m • 2 changes
6:18 AM → 9:41 AM
3h 23m • 2 changes
7:28 AM → 10:41 AM
3h 13m • 2 changes
8:22 AM → 11:41 AM
3h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:14 AM → 8:41 AM
3h 27m • 2 changes
6:17 AM → 9:41 AM
3h 23m • 2 changes
7:28 AM → 10:41 AM
3h 13m • 2 changes
8:22 AM → 11:41 AM
3h 18m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Wakefield to Essex? 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.

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

You can take a train from Wakefield Westgate to White Notley via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 54m.

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