Trains tickets from Sheffield to Wakefield

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 3 at
    Departure city: Sheffield
    Departure location: Sheffield
    Arrival time: May 3 at
    Destination city: Wakefield
    Destination location: Wakefield Westgate
    Operated by: NorthernNorthern
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 3 at
    Departure city: Sheffield
    Departure location: Sheffield
    Arrival time: May 3 at
    Destination city: Wakefield
    Destination location: Wakefield Westgate
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 3 at
    Departure city: Sheffield
    Departure location: Sheffield
    Arrival time: May 3 at
    Destination city: Wakefield
    Destination location: Wakefield Kirkgate
    Operated by: NorthernNorthern
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 3 at
    Departure city: Sheffield
    Departure location: Sheffield
    Arrival time: May 3 at
    Destination city: Wakefield
    Destination location: Wakefield Westgate
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 3 at
    Departure city: Sheffield
    Departure location: Sheffield
    Arrival time: May 3 at
    Destination city: Wakefield
    Destination location: Wakefield Kirkgate
    Operated by: NorthernNorthern
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Sheffield to Wakefield.

Bus
Average Price$9 - $9Average Duration1h 10m
1kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$5 - $36Average Duration39m
1kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Carpool
Average Price$4 - $4Average Duration30m
1kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Sheffield to Wakefield

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Wakefield. The journey takes about 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $4, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
30mAverage Duration
$4Cheapest ticket
1kgCO₂ emissions

Train Sheffield to Wakefield: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$12
Average train trip duration39m
Number of daily trains12
Earliest train departure7:04am
Distance22 miles (34 km)
Latest train departure4:02pm

Sheffield to Wakefield Train

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Sheffield to Wakefield was searched and found on May 3, 2025 with a price of $6

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

You can expect to pay from $6 to $33 for a train ticket from Sheffield to Wakefield based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $6 which is on 2025-05-03.

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.

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Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Wakefield, 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 Sheffield 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 Sheffield to Wakefield while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

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.

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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Train from Wakefield to Sheffield

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