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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | Wakefield Westgate | York | No tags | ||||
 | Train | Wakefield Kirkgate | York | No tags | ||||
 | Train | Wakefield Westgate | York | No tags | ||||
| Train | Wakefield Kirkgate | York | No tags | ||||
| Train | Wakefield Westgate | York | No tags |
Get from Wakefield to York
The journey takes about 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 86, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Wakefield to York by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Wakefield to York?
The cheapest train tickets from Wakefield to York start from R 86. The average price for this train route is around R 330. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Wakefield to York?
The average train journey time from Wakefield to York is 40m, covering a distance of 41 km. The quickest train can get you there in 35m and is operated by Transpennine Express.
Which train operators serve the Wakefield to York route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 7 trains available per day, including services from Transpennine Express, Northern, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Wakefield to York?
The earliest train from Wakefield to York departs at 07:02. And the latest train departs at 20:02.
Which is the best train operator from Wakefield to York?
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 46 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Wakefield to York?
Based on 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 offers the most punctual service from Wakefield to York?
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 York?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Northern, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 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 York was searched and found on 31 Jan 2026 with a price of R 123To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Wakefield to York as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 123 to R 761 for a train ticket from Wakefield to York based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 123, which is on 2026-01-31.
Usually London North Eastern Railway 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.
