Wakefield to Glasgow by train

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Overview: trains from Wakefield to Glasgow

Find the key information for travelling by train from Wakefield to Glasgow, 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 07:37 View journey
Last train 17:49 View journey
Avg changes 0
Fastest journey 4hr 24m View journey
Distance (km) 299
Trains / day 10 View all
Cheapest journey €61.57 View journey
Avg journey time 4hr 29m
Train operators 1

Taking the train from Wakefield to Glasgow

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

Cost of a train ticket between Wakefield and Glasgow

The cheapest ticket price along this route is €61.57. Fares naturally increase as the travel date approaches. A month out, expect prices run around €77, and a week out, fares can hit around €88 on average. Tickets for this journey can be purchased 5 and a half months in advance.

What’s included in the price of a European train ticket

When booking with Rail Europe, you will be prompted to choose the class of service before checking out. We will automatically select the most affordable option. Choosing a more elevated class will increase the cost, but also often includes a number of other perks like elaborate dining menus and extra space. It's good to know that many train operators do include luggage, Wi-Fi and other basic amenities at no extra cost. Seat reservations and meals often do incur a further cost. You can review the terms of service of each type of ticket at checkout.

Train times for travel from Wakefield to Glasgow

During the week, the earliest departure time is at 07:37 and the last departure is 17:49. On weekends, the first train departs at 07:40 and the last train leaves at 17:48. On average, a total of 10 trains make this journey each day.

Train duration for trips from Wakefield to Glasgow

The swiftest journey time on this route is 4 hours and 24 minutes, crossing a total distance of 299 kilometres.

How far in advance can you reserve train tickets between Wakefield and Glasgow?

You can secure tickets for travel between Wakefield and Glasgow up to 5 and a half months in advance. The earlier you book, the better the fares.

Making your Wakefield to Glasgow travels smooth and enjoyable

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

FAQs about the train journey from Wakefield to Glasgow

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

The train journey from Wakefield to Glasgow covers 299 kilometres in total.

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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.