Wakefield to Norwich by train

Taking the train from Wakefield to Norwich

Ready to book a trip from Wakefield to Norwich by train? Let this guide make the process smooth, easy and truly enjoyable. Because trains make ‘getting there’ part of the fun.

Train cost for travel between Wakefield and Norwich

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is US$122.17, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 3 months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

• Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

• Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

• Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

• Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

• Are an even greener travel option than high speed

• Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Train times for travel between Wakefield and Norwich

If you are taking the train from Wakefield to Norwich, you will have 23 trains each day (with a departure every 42 minutes) to choose from. Earlier risers can catch the first weekday train at 05:18. If you are looking to jump aboard the last train out of the station, the latest train departs at 23:44. On weekends, the first train departs at 05:18, and the last scheduled train of the day leaves at 22:00.

Wakefield to Norwich distance and train travel time

The total distance for this route is 222 kilometres, with the fastest trip taking 2 hours and 55 minutes.

How far in advance Wakefield and Norwich tickets go on sale

Tickets for travel between Wakefield and Norwich are available 3 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 Norwich

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 Norwich city guide.