Trains tickets from Edinburgh to Wakefield

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: June 17 at
    Departure city: Edinburgh
    Departure location: Waverley
    Arrival time: June 17 at
    Destination city: Wakefield
    Destination location: Wakefield Westgate
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: June 17 at
    Departure city: Edinburgh
    Departure location: Waverley
    Arrival time: June 17 at
    Destination city: Wakefield
    Destination location: Wakefield Westgate
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 17 at
    Departure city: Edinburgh
    Departure location: Waverley
    Arrival time: June 17 at
    Destination city: Wakefield
    Destination location: Wakefield Westgate
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 17 at
    Departure city: Edinburgh
    Departure location: Waverley
    Arrival time: June 17 at
    Destination city: Wakefield
    Destination location: Wakefield Westgate
    Operated by: London North Eastern RailwayLondon North Eastern Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 17 at
    Departure city: Edinburgh
    Departure location: Waverley
    Arrival time: June 17 at
    Destination city: Wakefield
    Destination location: Wakefield Westgate
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Edinburgh to Wakefield.

Train
Average Price$75 - $276Average Duration3h 15m
7kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
FastestMost eco-friendly
Carpool
Average Price$29 - $65Average Duration4h 40m
12kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Edinburgh to Wakefield

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Wakefield. The journey takes about 4 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $29, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
4h 40mAverage Duration
$29Cheapest ticket
12kgCO₂ emissions

Train Edinburgh to Wakefield: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$180
Average train trip duration3h 15m
Number of daily trains7
Earliest train departure7:04am
Distance170 miles (274 km)
Latest train departure5:30pm

Edinburgh to Wakefield Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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$86
06/17
$88
06/18
$88
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06/20
$91
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Edinburgh to Wakefield was searched and found on Jun 16, 2025 with a price of $86

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Edinburgh to Wakefield, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $86 to $290 for a train ticket from Edinburgh to Wakefield based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $88 which is on 2025-06-17.

Usually RDG_CROSSCOUNTRY 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.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Edinburgh to Wakefield is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Wakefield you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

By choosing the train between Edinburgh and Wakefield, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Edinburgh to Wakefield while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

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