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Trip Overview

The average train between Wakefield and London takes 2h and the fastest train takes 1h 45m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Wakefield to London. 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
Duration
175 mi
Distance
£70
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Wakefield to London train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Wakefield and London. 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 London at 11:49 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    train train 1h 59m • Direct
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    train train 1h 59m • Direct
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    train train 1h 59m • Direct
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    train train 1h 58m • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    train train 2h 15m • Direct
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    train train 2h 5m • Direct
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    train train 2h 10m • Direct
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    train train 1h 58m • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    train train 2h 15m • Direct
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    train train 2h 5m • Direct
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    train train 2h 10m • Direct
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    train train 1h 58m • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    train train 2h 15m • Direct
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    train train 2h 5m • Direct
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    train train 2h 10m • Direct
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    train train 1h 58m • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    train train 2h 15m • Direct
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    train train 2h 5m • Direct
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    train train 2h 10m • Direct
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    train train 1h 58m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    train train 2h 15m • Direct
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    train train 2h 5m • Direct
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    train train 2h 10m • Direct
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    train train 1h 58m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    train train 2h 14m • Direct
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    train train 2h 1m • Direct
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    train train 2h 10m • Direct
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    train train 1h 55m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Wakefield to London? 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.

Map of how to get from Wakefield to London.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 175.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h

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

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Wakefield Westgate to King's Cross hourly. Tickets cost £55–85 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Grand Central Trains also services this route 4 times a day.

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