What’s the cost of a train ticket from Wakefield to Croydon?

The cheapest tickets for this route start at £42.80. When booked 30 days ahead, prices are typically . Tickets booked 7 days in advance typically cost .

When can I start booking my Wakefield to Croydon train tickets?

You can purchase tickets for this route 4 months in advance.

What’s the travel time from Wakefield to Croydon by train?

The shortest trip is 2 hours and 35 minutes.

Wakefield to Croydon by train

Q: How far is it from Wakefield to Croydon by train?

The trip from Wakefield to Croydon covers a distance of 274 kilometres.

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Overview: trains from Wakefield to Croydon

Find the key information for travelling by train from Wakefield to Croydon, 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 05:18 View journey

Last train 20:58 View journey

Avg changes 1

Fastest journey 2hr 35m View journey

Distance (km) 274

Trains / day 25 View all

Cheapest journey £42.80 View journey

Avg journey time 3hr 18m

Train operators 8

Explore Wakefield to Croydon by train

Thinking about travelling from Wakefield to Croydon by train? Here’s everything you need to know to maximise your experience along this train journey.

Train cost from Wakefield to Croydon

Ready to book tickets from Wakefield to Croydon? Start by comparing all the upcoming trains in just a few clicks with Rail Europe. Here is what you can expect from fares along this specific route:

The cheapest tickets between Wakefield and Croydon typically run £42.80.
If you wait until 30 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can hit .
If you wait until 7 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can increase to .
You can book travel between these two destinations 4 months in advance.

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Departure frequency and timetable from Wakefield to Croydon

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

05:18 is the first scheduled train (Monday-Friday).
20:58 the the last scheduled train (Monday-Friday).
05:43 is the first scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).
20:58 is the last scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).
A train departs every 34 minutes from Wakefield toward Croydon.

Start booking your ticket aboard one of the 25 trains serving this route each day.

Average train travel time and distance from Wakefield to Croydon

On this route, the fastest trip lasts 2 hours and 35 minutes, spanning 274 kilometres in total.

How far in advance Wakefield and Croydon tickets go on sale

Tickets for travel between Wakefield and Croydon are available 4 months in advance. To be notified by email when a certain travel date goes on sale, set up a booking alert.

Further insights on trains from Wakefield to Croydon

Visit our help articles for tips on booking, station navigation, ticket types and other useful information for travelling Europe by train. To get inspired for your upcoming trip, refer to our Croydon city guide.

FAQs about the train journey from Wakefield to Croydon

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