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Outbound fromWakefield Westgate to Edinburgh (Waverley) by train
It takes an average of 3h 18m to travel from Wakefield Westgate to Edinburgh (Waverley) by train, over a distance of around 170 miles (274 km). There are normally 22 trains per day travelling from Wakefield Westgate to Edinburgh (Waverley) and tickets for this journey start from £19.80 when you book in advance.
| First train | 06:47 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 20:07 | |
| Departure station | Wakefield Westgate | |
| Arrival station | Edinburgh (Waverley) | |
| Journey time | From 3h 12m | |
| Distance | 170 miles (274 km) | |
| Frequency | 22 trains per day | |
| Changes | Direct trains available | |
| Price | From £19.80 | |
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Taking the train from Wakefield Westgate to Edinburgh (Waverley) in 3 hours 12 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Wakefield Westgate to Edinburgh (Waverley)? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 3 hours 18 minutes to travel the 170 miles (274 km) from Wakefield Westgate to Edinburgh (Waverley) by train, although you can get there in as little as 3 hours 12 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 22 trains per day running on this route. You won't need to worry about making any changes along the way either as direct trains are available. As the main train operator on this route, you'll probably be travelling with CrossCountry for all or at least part of your journey to Edinburgh (Waverley).
Book train tickets from Wakefield Westgate to Edinburgh (Waverley) in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £19.80. 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 Edinburgh (Waverley) by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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