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Outbound fromStansted Airport to Wakefield Westgate by train
It takes an average of 3h 42m to travel from Stansted Airport to Wakefield Westgate by train, over a distance of around 144 miles (232 km). There are normally 30 trains per day travelling from Stansted Airport to Wakefield Westgate and tickets for this journey start from £35.90 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 00:30 | |
| Departure station | Stansted Airport | |
| Arrival station | Wakefield Westgate | |
| Journey time | From 3h 3m | |
| Distance | 144 miles (232 km) | |
| Frequency | 30 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £35.90 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Northern, Greater Anglia, East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway |
Taking the train from Stansted Airport to Wakefield Westgate in 3 hours 3 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Stansted Airport to Wakefield Westgate? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 3 hours 42 minutes to travel the 144 miles (232 km) from Stansted Airport to Wakefield Westgate by train, although you can get there in as little as 3 hours 3 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 30 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, Greater Anglia 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 Stansted Airport to Wakefield Westgate in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £35.90. 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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