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The cheapest and fastest trains from Nottingham to Wakefield
Showing times and prices for Nov 14
Cheapest price
€17
Average price
€26
Fastest journey
1 h 39 m
Average duration
2 h 16 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
84 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nottingham to Wakefield is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nottingham to Wakefield will cost around €26 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €17.
Fast trains
Of the 2 trains that leave Nottingham for Wakefield on Fri, Nov 14, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Nov 14 the direct trains cover the 84 km distance in an average of 2 h 16 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 39 m .
On Fri, Nov 14 the slowest trains will take 2 h 53 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
07:17AM1h39
Nottingham08:56AMWakefield
€171One-way
0 transfers
04:13AM2h53
Nottingham07:06AMWakefield
€351One-way
0 transfers
07:17AM1h39
Nottingham08:56AMWakefield
€171One-way
0 transfers
04:13AM2h53
Nottingham07:06AMWakefield
€351One-way
0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Nottingham to Wakefield
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nottingham to Wakefield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 29m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €17, and a train costs an average of €15.
Distance: 84 km
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€29 Average price | €19 Average price Cheapest |
1h 59m Average total duration Fastest 1h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 5m Average total duration 1h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Nottingham to Wakefield train times
The table below shows live departures for Nottingham to Wakefield trains for tomorrow, Friday, November 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 8:56 AM
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4:13 AM Nottingham | 2h53 | 7:06 AM Wakefield | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 7:17 AM Nottingham | 1h39 | 8:56 AM Wakefield | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Train from Nottingham to Wakefield
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Trains from Nottingham to Wakefield run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €15 if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:05, the last at 22:30. The fastest train covers the 84 km distance in 1h 36m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 84 km |
Average train duration 1h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price €15 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 1h 36m |
First train 05:05 |
Last train 22:30 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Train companies: Northern Rail (3), East Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains from Nottingham to Wakefield trainsNorthern Rail (3), East Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Nottingham and Wakefield from €15. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Northern Rail (3)
About
Northern Trains is a publicly owned train operating company in the United Kingdom, headquartered in York. It runs local and commuter services across the north of England, connecting regions including the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire, and the Humber coastline. As part of the National Rail network, Northern operates under a coordinated fare and ticketing system alongside other UK train companies.Ticket types include Advance, Off-Peak, Anytime Day, single, return, and season tickets, with only one class option available: Standard. Onboard amenities may include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and refreshments on select services. Popular routes include connections between major northern cities such as Manchester, Liverpool, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 36m
Cheapest Price
€15
Northern Rail (3) frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
See refund policy for ticket types
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on most services with drinks and snacks. Some stations have cafes and shops
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available but not mandatory. Free of charge when booking advance tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, passenger assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
East Midlands Trains
About
East Midlands Trains is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to the East Midlands, Yorkshire, and the North West. East Midlands Trains operates a fleet of Class 158, Class 156, Class 170, Class 222 and Class 180 diesel multiple units, as well as Class 222 Meridian electric multiple units. East Midlands Trains also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for East Midlands Trains are London to Nottingham, Sheffield, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 42m
Cheapest Price
€24
East Midlands Trains frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee. Free for Advance ticket holders
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs must be on lead and require a ticket (£6 for day ticket)
Quiet zone
east_midlands_trains
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 33m
Cheapest Price
€33
east_midlands_trains frequency
12 a day
FAQs: Trains from Nottingham to Wakefield
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nottingham to Wakefield by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Wakefield, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Cheap train tickets from Nottingham to Wakefield can start from as little as €9 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Nottingham to Wakefield is €29; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by train from Nottingham to Wakefield is 1 h 34 min to travel the 84 km long trip, with around there are 6 trains per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Nottingham to Wakefield leaves at 00: 10. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The last train from Nottingham to Wakefield leaves at 22: 52.
Yes, it is possible to travel from Nottingham to Wakefield without having to change trains with Northern Rail (3). There is 1 direct train from Nottingham to Wakefield each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.
Yes, there's a high-speed train to Wakefield. Take the fast train with East Midlands Trains from Nottingham to Wakefield.
When taking a train from Nottingham to Wakefield, you can count on Northern Rail (3), CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains or east_midlands_trains for the best way to get you to Wakefield. You can also check all possible train providers who offer a service from Nottingham to Wakefield and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 22: 52.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Nottingham, which is located around 1.4 miles (2.3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Wakefield Kirkgate, located 0.9 miles (1.5 km) away from the city centre.
A day trip to Wakefield from Nottingham is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 34 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from Nottingham to Wakefield by train is September.
You have options as you can travel between Nottingham and Wakefield 2 different ways: train or coach.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Nottingham to Wakefield
Nottingham
Wakefield
The major train station for departures in Nottingham is Nottingham. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Nottingham for your trip from Nottingham to Wakefield.
Nottingham
Amenities at train station
ShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 22:00 Saturday 05:00 - 22:00 Sunday 07:15 - 22:20
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a category A access station. There are lifts available to all platforms and there is level and ramp access to the concourse and ticket office/machines. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: none
- Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on useful information poster at station.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 and Platform 5/6. The National key toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 and Platform 5/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 & Platform 5/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle hub located on ground floor of multi-storey car park on Queens Road. Additional stands in secure compound adjacent to Platform 1 on Station Road.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transit options for Nottingham
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses will pick up and drop off from Carrington Street, at the front of the station.
The major train station for arrivals in Wakefield is Outwood. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Outwood for your journey to Wakefield from Nottingham.
Outwood
Amenities at train station
ParkingAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Distance to city center
3 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B station,
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transit options for Outwood
- Onward travel information: Nearest services contact Bus Line 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stops on Lingwell Gate Lane WF1 2NX, North and South of the junction with Grand Stand Rd.
- Metro: 0113 245 7676
Sandal & Agbrigg
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Distance to city center
2 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B station, Station is unstaffed. Disabled passengers who cannot walk very well or are in wheelchairs will find it difficult to access the station due to the steep slope up to the station platforms.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: on Platform 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transit options for Sandal & Agbrigg
- Onward travel information: Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off adjacent to railway bridge on Agbrigg Road at service bus stops (19655). (Station side for Wakefield & opposite side for Doncaster / Sheffield)
- Metro: 0113 245 7676
Wakefield Kirkgate
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityHotelLost and Found OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Parking
- Car Park: Carpark is now open as of 29th August 2015
Accessibility
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - Scooter Friendly Station - Station is unstaffed. However no access problems for mobility impaired or elderly customers as the access to the platforms is via ramped subway.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: in the station car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transit options for Wakefield Kirkgate
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off outside the station entrance.
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotel
LoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 19:00 Saturday 07:00 - 19:00 Sunday 09:00 - 16:00
Parking
- Car Park: Forecourt
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: A small number are accessible, therefore advance notification (via station) ensures they are available when required
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1 and in the Waiting Room on Platform 2. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from the Station Management Office on the Main Concourse.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from the Station Management Office on the Main Concourse.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: This station has heated waiting rooms available. Seating is available at an accessible height in the waiting room and on platforms Platform 2. There is a 1st Class waiting room on platform 1. Open hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 21:00. Saturday 05:00 - 20:30. Sunday 08:00 - 21:00
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Front of station
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transit options for Wakefield Westgate
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stop (W9) in the short-stay car park.
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