The cheapest and fastest trains from Dundee to Wakefield
Cheapest price
£167
Average price
£215
Fastest journey
4 h 48 m
Average duration
6 h 24 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
323 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Dundee to Wakefield is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dundee to Wakefield will cost around £215 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £167.
Of the 5 trains that leave Dundee for Wakefield every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 323 km distance in an average of 6 h 24 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 48 m .
The slowest trains will take 11 h 46 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.
11:095h16Dundee16:25Wakefield£1671One-way1 change
16:105h15Dundee21:25Wakefield£1671One-way1 change
19:3411h46Dundee7:20Wakefield£1671One-way1 change
9:334h53Dundee14:26Wakefield£2641One-way0 changes
9:334h48Dundee14:21Wakefield£3101One-way1 change
9:334h48Dundee14:21Wakefield£3101One-way1 change
9:334h53Dundee14:26Wakefield£2641One-way0 changes
16:105h15Dundee21:25Wakefield£1671One-way1 change
11:095h16Dundee16:25Wakefield£1671One-way1 change
19:3411h46Dundee7:20Wakefield£1671One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Dundee to Wakefield
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dundee to Wakefield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £14, and a train costs an average of £46.
Distance: 323 km
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£53 Average Price | £14 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 45m Average total duration Fastest 4h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 55m Average total duration 11h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Dundee to Wakefield train times
The table below shows live departures for Dundee to Wakefield trains for today, Tuesday 12 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 16:10 Dundee | 5h15 | 21:25 Wakefield | 1 change | |
![]() | 19:34 Dundee | 11h46 | 7:20 Wakefield | 1 change | |
| Wednesday 13 May | |||||
![]() | 9:33 Dundee | 4h48 | 14:21 Wakefield | 1 change | |
![]() | 9:33 Dundee | 4h53 | 14:26 Wakefield | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:09 Dundee | 5h16 | 16:25 Wakefield | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Dundee to Wakefield
Trains from Dundee to Wakefield run on average 5 times per day, taking around 4h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £46 but you can travel from only £14 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:43, the last at 19:47. The fastest train covers the 323 km distance in 4h 42m.
Distance 323 km |
Average train duration 4h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price £46 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 4h 42m |
First train 5:43 |
Last train 19:47 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: London North Eastern Railway, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Cross Country from Dundee to Wakefield trainsLondon North Eastern Railway, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Cross Country trains will get you between Dundee and Wakefield from £14. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
London North Eastern Railway
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Cross Country
FAQs: Dundee to Wakefield train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Dundee 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Dundee and Wakefield
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:25 - 19:30 Saturday 06:25 - 19:30 Sunday 08:30 - 19:30
- Type of shops available: WHSmith newsagent. PhotoMe photo booth.
- Car Park: Short Stay Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this 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: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the platform. Radar - National Key Scheme
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the layby on Riverside Drive, 200 yards from the station entrance
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 19:00 Saturday 07:00 - 19:00 Sunday 09:00 - 16:00
- Car Park: Forecourt
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Front of station
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stop (W9) in the short-stay car park.
- Car Park: Carpark is now open as of 29th August 2015
- 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
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: in the station car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off outside the station entrance.
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