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Compare 2 ways to travel from Wakefield to Edinburgh
Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Edinburgh. The journey takes about 3 hours 18 minutes and with fares starting at just £67, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
| Average price | Average duration | CO₂ emissions | Actions | |
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| Average price£67 - £254 | Average duration3h 18m | 7kg CO₂e | ||
Carpool | Average price£21 - £21 | Average duration4h 10m | 12kg CO₂e |
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Wakefield to Edinburgh 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 Wakefield to Edinburgh?
The cheapest train tickets from Wakefield to Edinburgh start from £67. The average price for this train route is around £97. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Wakefield to Edinburgh?
The average train journey time from Wakefield to Edinburgh is 3h 18m, covering a distance of 171 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 3h 17m and is operated by CrossCountry.
Which train operators serve the Wakefield to Edinburgh route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 5 trains available per day, including services from CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Wakefield to Edinburgh?
The earliest train from Wakefield to Edinburgh departs at 07:47. And the latest train departs at 19:47.
Which is the best train operator from Wakefield to Edinburgh?
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 Wakefield to Edinburgh?
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 Wakefield to Edinburgh?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is London North Eastern Railway, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Wakefield to Edinburgh?
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 Wakefield to Edinburgh was searched and found on 15 Dec 2025 with a price of £54To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Wakefield to Edinburgh as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £54 to £246 for a train ticket from Wakefield to Edinburgh based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £54, which is on 2025-12-15.
