The average train between Welwyn Garden City and Wakefield takes 2h 2m and the fastest train takes 1h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Welwyn Garden City 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 Welwyn Garden City and Wakefield. The earliest departure is at 4:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Welwyn Garden City is at 10:38 PM which arrives into Wakefield at 1:06 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Welwyn Garden City to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Welwyn Garden City station and arriving at Wakefield station via Wakefield Westgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.
Welwyn Garden City to Wakefield train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Stevenage station.
Welwyn Garden City to Wakefield train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at Wakefield Westgate station.
Book your Welwyn Garden City to Wakefield train tickets online with Great Northern and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Welwyn Garden City and Wakefield is 226.5 km. The road distance is 249 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Stevenage to Wakefield Westgate hourly. Tickets cost £50–75 and the journey takes 1h 33m.