The average train between Wakefield and Newcastle-under-Lyme takes 2h 16m and the fastest train takes 1h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Wakefield to Newcastle-under-Lyme. 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 Wakefield and Newcastle-under-Lyme. The earliest departure is at 3:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Wakefield is at 11:18 PM which arrives into Newcastle-under-Lyme at 8:58 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Wakefield to Newcastle-under-Lyme. However, there are services departing from Wakefield station and arriving at Newcastle-under-Lyme station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.
Wakefield to Newcastle-under-Lyme train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Wakefield Kirkgate station.
Wakefield to Newcastle-under-Lyme train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Stoke-on-Trent station.
Book your Wakefield to Newcastle-under-Lyme train tickets online with TransPennine Express, Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Wakefield and Newcastle-under-Lyme is 90.3 km. The road distance is 123 km.
You can take a train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Stoke-on-Trent via Manchester Piccadilly in around 1h 46m.