Scarborough to Wakefield by train

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Overview: trains from Scarborough to Wakefield

Find the key information for travelling by train from Scarborough to Wakefield, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 06:00 View journey
Last train 22:46 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 1hr 35m View journey
Distance (km) 98
Trains / day 54 View all
Cheapest journey £61.80 View journey
Avg journey time 2hr 31m
Train operators 8

Explore Scarborough to Wakefield by rail

Getting ready for a trip from Scarborough to Wakefield aboard a local train? Here’s what you need to know — including departure times, fastest routes and ticket prices — about the trip.

Train cost between Scarborough to Wakefield

Getting from Scarborough to Wakefield by rail typically costs £61.80, but runs about if booked a month in advance. If you wait until 7 days before departure, prices increase to . Booking as early as possible helps you find the lowest cost tickets, but that’s not the only way to save.

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Departure frequency and timetable from Scarborough to Wakefield

Here are the scheduling basics for trains from Scarborough to Wakefield:

  • 06:00 is the first scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

  • 22:46 the the last scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

  • 06:00 is the first scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

  • 22:46 is the last scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

  • A train departs every 8 minutes from Scarborough toward Wakefield.

Start booking your ticket aboard one of the 54 trains serving this route each day.

Train travel time and distance from Scarborough to Wakefield

Trains can complete this route in as little as 1 hour and 35 minutes. The total distance travelled is 98 kilometres.

When do tickets go on sale between Scarborough and Wakefield?

You can start planning and booking your trip between Scarborough and Wakefield 5 months before the departure date. Pro tip: buy your tickets as early as possible to save money.

Maximising your travels to Wakefield

For a smooth travel experience, explore our help articles. Start planning your holiday and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Wakefield.

FAQs about the train journey from Scarborough to Wakefield

Want to know more about your journey from Scarborough to Wakefield? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The total journey from Scarborough to Wakefield is 98 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.