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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Train | Nottingham | Wakefield Kirkgate | Cheapest | ||||
| Train | Nottingham | Wakefield Kirkgate | Fastest | ||||
| Train | Nottingham | Wakefield Kirkgate | No tags |
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Compare 3 ways to travel from Nottingham to Wakefield
Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Wakefield. The journey takes about 1 hour 38 minutes and with fares starting at just £14, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Nottingham 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 Nottingham to Wakefield?
The cheapest train tickets from Nottingham to Wakefield start from £14. The average price for this train route is around £34. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Nottingham to Wakefield?
The average train journey time from Nottingham to Wakefield is 1h 38m, covering a distance of 53 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 33m and is operated by Northern.
Which train operators serve the Nottingham to Wakefield route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 4 trains available per day, including services from Northern, CrossCountry.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Nottingham to Wakefield?
The earliest train from Nottingham to Wakefield departs at 07:18. And the latest train departs at 21:15.
Which is the best train operator from Nottingham to Wakefield?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is CrossCountry, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 44 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Nottingham to Wakefield?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator CrossCountry has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.1.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Nottingham to Wakefield?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Northern, with a punctuality rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Nottingham to Wakefield?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Northern, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 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 Nottingham to Wakefield was searched and found on 15 Dec 2025 with a price of £23To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Nottingham to Wakefield as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £23 to £57 for a train ticket from Nottingham to Wakefield based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £33, which is on 2025-12-16.
