Explore Ashford to Wakefield by rail

Getting ready for a trip from Ashford 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 Ashford to Wakefield

Getting from Ashford to Wakefield by rail typically costs €73.89, 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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Ashford to Wakefield daily train schedule

Whether you’re headed to Wakefield on a Tuesday or a Sunday, with 25 trains per day, you will have multiple options to choose from.

  • 05:13: departure of first train Monday-Friday

  • 20:16: departure of last train Monday-Friday

  • 07:16: departure of first train on weekends

  • 22:43: departure of last train on weekends

  • Every 35 minutes: frequency of train departures

Ashford to Wakefield train duration

Trains on this route travel a distance of 325 kilometres, with the fastest one completing the journey in 2 hours and 55 minutes.

Booking time frame: Ashford to Wakefield trains

Tickets for travel to Wakefield along this route are available for purchase 3 months before the travel date. Set up a booking alert to be notified as soon as your ideal travel date goes on sale.

Making your Ashford to Wakefield travels smooth and enjoyable

Explore our wide range of help articles for a hassle-free journey and find travel ideas from our city guide: Wakefield.

Frequently asked questions

How far is it from Ashford to Wakefield by train?

The trip from Ashford to Wakefield covers a distance of 325 kilometres.

What is the Ashford to Wakefield train price?

The lowest price available on this route is €73.89. Tickets booked 30 days in advance are priced around . Booking 7 days before departure ensures that prices are usually around .

When are tickets available for booking for travel from Ashford to Wakefield by train?

You can purchase tickets for this journey 3 months ahead of the travel date.

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

The shortest trip is 2 hours and 55 minutes.