Edinburgh to Wakefield train
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Train schedule from Edinburgh to Wakefield
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Fastest train times from Edinburgh to Wakefield
Fastest Journey
3 h 31 m
Average
3 h 40 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
275 km
Of the 3 trains that leave Edinburgh for Wakefield every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
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Overview: Train from Edinburgh to Wakefield
 | Distance | 170 miles (274 km) |
 | Average train duration | 3 h 29 min |
 | Average train ticket price | $78 (€73) |
 | Train frequency | 16 a day |
 | Direct train | Yes, there are 11 direct trains a day |
 | Train companies | London North Eastern Railway or Cross Country |
Trains from Edinburgh to Wakefield cover the 170 miles (274 km) long journey taking on average 3 h 29 min with our travel partners like London North Eastern Railway or Cross Country. Normally, there are 16 trains operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this route for as low as $49 (€45), but the average price of train tickets is $78 (€73). Travelers depart most frequently from Edinburgh Waverley and arrive in Wakefield Westgate.
Train companies: First TransPennine Express 3 and CrossCountry from Edinburgh to Wakefield trains
Find the best trains from Edinburgh to Wakefield with Omio's travel partners First TransPennine Express 3 and CrossCountry from $49 (€45). We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best journey.
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Find the perfect CrossCountry train to Wakefield from Edinburgh for a smooth and relaxing journey. Omio makes it convenient for you to check the latest CrossCountry train schedules and compare the cheapest, fastest or earliest train to Wakefield from Edinburgh. You can also check relevant travel information for the CrossCountry train, such as baggage allowance and amenities offered onboard, depending on the class fare you choose. Once you find the ideal route, book your cheap CrossCountry train tickets online. You can expect to travel around 170 miles (274 km) on this trip and your CrossCountry Edinburgh to Wakefield train ticket can cost as little as $164 (€152) one-way if you book in advance. When you search for CrossCountry tickets from Edinburgh to Wakefield in the Omio app, you can quickly see if they are mobile tickets so that you can travel paperless. Buy your official CrossCountry train tickets online quickly and easily on Omio and enjoy the travel experience!
Train information from Edinburgh to Wakefield with CrossCountry:
- Average Duration: 3 h 1 min
- Average Price: $164
- CrossCountry frequency: 14 a day
Save time and money by searching for and booking your First TransPennine Express 3 train to Wakefield from Edinburgh online with Omio! If you’re looking for the cheapest, fastest or earliest First TransPennine Express 3 train between Edinburgh and Wakefield, Omio can help you out every step of the way. Check current First TransPennine Express 3 train schedules for the ideal departure and arrival times, compare the best connections for the 170 miles (274 km) route to Wakefield from Edinburgh as well as ticket information for the train (such as baggage allowance and amenities offered onboard), and then book a cheap train ticket – all in one convenient place. If you are using the Omio app to search for trains between Edinburgh and Wakefield, you can check straight away if the First TransPennine Express 3 ticket is a mobile ticket, which makes it easy for you to go paperless when traveling without needing to purchase tickets in person at the train station. Buy your official First TransPennine Express 3 Edinburgh to Wakefield train tickets online on Omio quickly and easily and enjoy the travel experience!
First TransPennine Express 3 from Edinburgh to Wakefield train information:
- Average Duration: 5 h 11 min
- First TransPennine Express 3 frequency: 1 a day
Travel Tips: Trains from Edinburgh to Wakefield
When departing from Edinburgh, you have various train station options to start your journey from including Edinburgh Waverley, Edinburgh Gateway and Edinburgh Park. When arriving in Wakefield, you can end your trip in train stations like Wakefield Westgate and Wakefield Kirkgate.
Omio customers book a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Wakefield Westgate most frequently for this route.
Passengers booking this trip most frequently board their trains from Edinburgh Waverley and need to travel around 0.4 miles (659 m) from the city center to get to this train station.
Passengers arriving in Wakefield most often arrive at Wakefield Westgate and need to travel around 0.3 miles (536 m) from this train station to the city center.
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Train lines: Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, LNER, ScotRail, Transpennine Express
Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Waterloo Place, pick up across from Apex Hotel and drop off outside the Apex Hotel.
Metro: No metro available.
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