Wakefield to Cardiff by train

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Overview: trains from Wakefield to Cardiff

Find the key information for travelling by train from Wakefield to Cardiff, 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 00:01 View journey
Last train 23:59 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 3hr 44m View journey
Distance (km) 271
Trains / day 21 View all
Cheapest journey £136.65 View journey
Avg journey time 5hr 7m
Train operators 8

Wakefield to Cardiff train travel explained

Want to know how to get from Wakefield to Cardiff by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from Wakefield to Cardiff take around 3 hours and 44 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 271 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Wakefield is scheduled to depart at around  00:10. The last departure is usually at around 23:55 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Wakefield at around 00:01, with the last train leaving at around 23:59. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 21 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 59 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from £136.65.

We think any time is a great time to visit Cardiff, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Cardiff.

Is there a direct train from Wakefield to Cardiff?

The journey between Wakefield and Cardiff usually involves one change of train.

We usually find at least one departure on the route from Wakefield to Cardiff every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.

There are typically fewer trains leaving at weekends, when we found at least one departure.

How long does it take to travel from Wakefield to Cardiff?

The Wakefield to Cardiff train travel takes about 3 hours and 44 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Wakefield to Cardiff train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Cardiff leaving Wakefield at around 00:10 and the last train leaving at around 23:55 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Wakefield at around 00:01, with the final departure at 23:59.

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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.