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It takes an average of 4h 13m to travel from London Paddington to Wakefield Westgate by train, over a distance of around 160 miles (257 km). There are normally 47 trains per day travelling from London Paddington to Wakefield Westgate and tickets for this journey start from £41.20 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:00 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 01:22 | |
| Departure station | London Paddington | |
| Arrival station | Wakefield Westgate | |
| Journey time | From 2h 24m | |
| Distance | 160 miles (257 km) | |
| Frequency | 47 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £41.20 | |
| Train operators | Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway, Thameslink |
Taking the train from London Paddington to Wakefield Westgate in 2 hours 24 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from London Paddington to Wakefield Westgate? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 4 hours 13 minutes to travel the 160 miles (257 km) from London Paddington to Wakefield Westgate by train, although you can get there in as little as 2 hours 24 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 47 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast or East Midlands Railway to Wakefield Westgate. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from London Paddington to Wakefield Westgate in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £41.20. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Wakefield Westgate by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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How do I find cheap train tickets from London Paddington to Wakefield Westgate?
As most UK train companies increase their prices as the departure date approaches, our Trainline team of experts have put together these tips to help you find the cheapest tickets.
1. Book in advance
2. Sign up to Ticket Alert
3. Use a Railcard
4. Book split tickets
5. Travel Off-Peak
6. Consider a Season Ticket
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