The average train between Wellingborough and Wakefield takes 3h 22m and the fastest train takes 2h 33m. There is an hourly train service from Wellingborough to Wakefield. 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 Wellingborough and Wakefield. The earliest departure is at 12:23 AM at night, and the last departure from Wellingborough is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Wakefield at 12:45 PM. All services require a transfer at Kettering and take an average of 3h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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3h 12m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Wellingborough to Wakefield? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Wellingborough to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Kettering station and arriving at Wakefield Westgate station via Leicester station and Sheffield station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
Wellingborough to Wakefield train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Kettering station.
Wellingborough to Wakefield train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Wakefield Westgate station.
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The distance between Wellingborough and Wakefield is 162.7 km. The road distance is 197 km.
You can take a train from Wellingborough to Wakefield Westgate via Kettering, Leicester, and Sheffield in around 3h 9m.