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London Liverpool Street to Wakefield Westgate by train

First train

22:05

Last train

22:05

Departure station

London Liverpool Street

Arrival station

Wakefield Westgate

Journey time

From 8h 42m

Distance

161 miles (259 km)

Changes

4 changes

Train operators

CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, Thameslink

Travelling from London Liverpool Street to Wakefield Westgate by train

Looking to travel from London Liverpool Street to Wakefield Westgate by train? You've come to the right place!

On average, it takes around 8 hours 42 minutes to travel from London Liverpool Street to Wakefield Westgate by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 8 hours 42 minutes though. You'll usually find 0 trains per day running along the 161 miles (259 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 4 changes during the journey to Wakefield Westgate, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with East Midlands Railway, Thameslink or CrossCountry to get to Wakefield Westgate. As the main rail operators on this route, their trains offer modern comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.

To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from London Liverpool Street to Wakefield Westgate in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save!

Want to book your train tickets now? Just start a search with us today. If you want to find out more about the journey, scroll up for timetables including live train times, or keep reading for FAQs and tips on how to book cheap train tickets.

Journey details

Want to know more about your journey from London Liverpool Street to Wakefield Westgate? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

What's the fastest journey time between London Liverpool Street and Wakefield Westgate by train?

The fastest journey time by train from London Liverpool Street to Wakefield Westgate is 8 hours and 42 minutes.

Is there a direct train from London Liverpool Street to Wakefield Westgate?

No, there are no direct train services from London Liverpool Street to Wakefield Westgate. Travelling from London Liverpool Street to Wakefield Westgate by train will require a minimum of 4 changes.

What time does the first train from London Liverpool Street to Wakefield Westgate leave?

The first train from London Liverpool Street to Wakefield Westgate leaves at 22:05. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

What time does the last train from London Liverpool Street to Wakefield Westgate leave?

The last train from London Liverpool Street to Wakefield Westgate leaves at 22:05. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.

What's the distance between London Liverpool Street and Wakefield Westgate by train?

Trains travelling from London Liverpool Street to Wakefield Westgate cover a distance of around 161 miles (259 km) during the journey.

Looking for more information?

If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Wakefield Westgate to London Liverpool Street.

Cheap train tickets from London Liverpool Street to Wakefield Westgate

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† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

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