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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Wakefield to London 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 London?
The cheapest train tickets from Wakefield to London start from £19. The average price for this train route is around £74. 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 London?
The average train journey time from Wakefield to London is 2h 2m, covering a distance of 160 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 45m and is operated by London North Eastern Railway.
Which train operators serve the Wakefield to London route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 10 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 Wakefield to London?
The earliest train from Wakefield to London departs at 07:13. And the latest train departs at 20:59.
Which is the best train operator from Wakefield to London?
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 Wakefield to London?
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 London?
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 Wakefield to London?
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 London was searched and found on 9 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 Wakefield to London as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £22 to £317 for a train ticket from Wakefield to London based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £27, which is on 2025-12-13.
Usually 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.
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