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Trains from York (YRK) to Wakefield Stations

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46

train journeys
per day

25

miles (40 kms)

34 mins

fastest journey

02:46 / 00:16

first / last train

19

direct trains

4

operators run

5

routes

Trains from York (YRK) to Wakefield Stations

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On a typical weekday there are 46 scheduled rail journeys between York and Wakefield Stations , with 19 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 27 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from York to Wakefield Stations is approximately 25 miles (40 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 55 mins.

Northern Rail, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, First TransPennine Express are the main train operating companies running services between York and Wakefield Stations .

There are 5 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being York to Wakefield Kirkgate. The fastest journey time on this route takes 34 mins.

Journeys from York to Wakefield Stations Today

  • Mon 6th May
    02:46
    2 hrs 30 mins 1 change
    05:16
    York
    Wakefield Westgate
    York to Wakefield Westgate
  • Mon 6th May
    05:19
    58 mins 1 change
    06:17
    York
    Wakefield Westgate
    York to Wakefield Westgate
  • Mon 6th May
    05:48
    49 mins 1 change
    06:37
    York
    Wakefield Westgate
    York to Wakefield Westgate
  • Mon 6th May
    06:00
    58 mins 1 change
    06:58
    York
    Wakefield Westgate
    York to Wakefield Westgate
  • Mon 6th May
    06:17
    54 mins 1 change
    07:11
    York
    Wakefield Westgate
    York to Wakefield Westgate
  • Mon 6th May
    06:45
    37 mins Direct
    07:22
    York
    Wakefield Westgate
    York to Wakefield Westgate
  • Mon 6th May
    06:58
    37 mins Direct
    07:35
    York
    Wakefield Kirkgate
    York to Wakefield Kirkgate
  • Mon 6th May
    07:44
    38 mins Direct
    08:22
    York
    Wakefield Westgate
    York to Wakefield Westgate
  • Mon 6th May
    07:50
    52 mins 1 change
    08:42
    York
    Wakefield Westgate
    York to Wakefield Westgate
  • Mon 6th May
    08:44
    38 mins Direct
    09:22
    York
    Wakefield Westgate
    York to Wakefield Westgate
  • Mon 6th May
    08:58
    38 mins Direct
    09:36
    York
    Wakefield Kirkgate
    York to Wakefield Kirkgate
  • Mon 6th May
    09:44
    38 mins Direct
    10:22
    York
    Wakefield Westgate
    York to Wakefield Westgate
  • Mon 6th May
    09:49
    53 mins 1 change
    10:42
    York
    Wakefield Westgate
    York to Wakefield Westgate
  • Mon 6th May
    10:02
    57 mins 1 change
    10:59
    York
    Wakefield Westgate
    York to Wakefield Westgate
  • Mon 6th May
    10:43
    39 mins Direct
    11:22
    York
    Wakefield Westgate
    York to Wakefield Westgate
  • Mon 6th May
    10:49
    53 mins 1 change
    11:42
    York
    Wakefield Westgate
    York to Wakefield Westgate
  • Mon 6th May
    11:44
    38 mins Direct
    12:22
    York
    Wakefield Westgate
    York to Wakefield Westgate
  • Mon 6th May
    11:48
    46 mins 1 change
    12:34
    York
    Wakefield Westgate
    York to Wakefield Westgate
  • Mon 6th May
    12:02
    58 mins 1 change
    13:00
    York
    Wakefield Westgate
    York to Wakefield Westgate
  • Mon 6th May
    12:44
    38 mins Direct
    13:22
    York
    Wakefield Westgate
    York to Wakefield Westgate

About York Station

Station name York (YRK)
Address York station, Station Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO24 1AB
Managed by GR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:00 - 20:00
Saturday 06:00 - 20:00
Sunday 08:00 - 18:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

About Wakefield Stations Station

Station name Wakefield Stations (164)
Address Wakefield Westgate station, Mulberry Way, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 2QN
Managed by GR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:00 - 19:00
Saturday 07:00 - 19:00
Sunday 09:00 - 16:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between York and Wakefield Stations

The travel time between York and Wakefield Stations by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 55 mins & the fastest journey takes 34 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between York and Wakefield Stations vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 46 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 02:46, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:16.

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Amenities on trains between York and Wakefield Stations can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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Yes! There are usually around 19 direct services per day from York to Wakefield Stations

Northern Rail, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, First TransPennine Express are the main train operating companies running services between York and Wakefield Stations .

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between York and Wakefield Stations , but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.