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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Train | King's Cross | Wakefield Kirkgate | CheapestFastest | ||||
| Train | King's Cross | Wakefield Kirkgate | No tags |
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from London to Wakefield by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much does a train ticket cost from London to Wakefield?
The cheapest train tickets from London to Wakefield start from £27. The average price for this train route is around £80. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from London to Wakefield?
The average train journey time from London to Wakefield is 1h 57m, covering a distance of 160 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 53m and is operated by Grand Central.
Which train operators serve the London to Wakefield route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 9 trains available per day, including services from London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from London to Wakefield?
The earliest train from London to Wakefield departs at 07:03. And the latest train departs at 19:48.
Which is the best train operator from London to Wakefield?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Grand Central, with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from London to Wakefield?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator London North Eastern Railway has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from London to Wakefield?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Grand Central, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from London to Wakefield?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is London North Eastern Railway, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from London to Wakefield was searched and found on 13 Dec 2025 with a price of £22To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from London to Wakefield as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £22 to £319 for a train ticket from London to Wakefield based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £22, which is on 2025-12-13.
Usually London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
