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Outbound fromStansted Airport to Wakefield by train
It takes an average of 3h 36m to travel from Stansted Airport to Wakefield by train, over a distance of around 144 miles (232 km). There are normally 33 trains per day travelling from Stansted Airport to Wakefield and tickets for this journey start from £33.20 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 00:30 | |
| Departure station | Stansted Airport | |
| Arrival station | Wakefield | |
| Journey time | From 3h 3m | |
| Distance | 144 miles (232 km) | |
| Frequency | 33 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £33.20 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Northern, Greater Anglia, East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Railway |
Travelling from Stansted Airport to Wakefield by train
Looking to travel from Stansted Airport to Wakefield by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 3 hours 36 minutes to travel from Stansted Airport to Wakefield by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 3 hours 3 minutes though. You'll usually find 33 trains per day running along the 144 miles (232 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 1 change during the journey to Wakefield, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with London North Eastern Railway, Greater Anglia or East Midlands Railway to get to Wakefield. 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 Stansted Airport to Wakefield 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, as advance tickets start from £33.20.
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Cheap train tickets from Stansted Airport to Wakefield
Book in advance
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Stansted Airport to Wakefield is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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