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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Northampton to Wakefield
Cheapest price
£127
Average price
£129
Fastest journey
3 h 13 m
Average duration
3 h 35 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
165 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Northampton to Wakefield is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Northampton to Wakefield will cost around £129 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £127.
Of the 2 trains that leave Northampton for Wakefield every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 165 km distance in an average of 3 h 35 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 13 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 56 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.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Northampton to Wakefield
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Northampton to Wakefield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £31. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 54m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £31, and a train costs an average of £126.
Distance: 165 km
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£128 Average Price | £32 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 24m Average total duration Fastest 2h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 44m Average total duration 4h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Northampton to Wakefield
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Trains from Northampton to Wakefield run on average 3 times per day, taking around 2h 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £126 but you can travel from only £31 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 20:23. The fastest train covers the 165 km distance in 2h 35m.
Distance 165 km |
Average train duration 2h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price £126 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 2h 35m |
First train 00:02 |
Last train 20:23 |
Train companies: West Midlands Trains from Northampton to Wakefield trainsWest Midlands Trains trains will get you between Northampton and Wakefield from £31. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Northampton to Wakefield train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Northampton 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.
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Important Stations and Airports in Northampton and Wakefield
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Dining
ATM
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Hotel
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Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 21:00 Saturday 06:00 - 21:00 Sunday 06:45 - 20:00 Peak demand is 0700-1000 1630-1830 Mon-Fri
- Type of shops available: WHSmith and Enterprise car rental
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- 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 the Main Concourse. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available at the Customer Information Point; the RADAR key is available from station security after 00:30 at night. The toilet facilities are available: Monday - Saturday 04:00-22:30 and Sunday 06:00-22:30.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Long stay car park and blue badge parking bays area.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248 997
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from the layby/turning circle on the car park side of the station building. Please check the destination of your bus/coach before boarding.
ParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotel
Lounge
Lost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking- 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.
ParkingDining
TaxisAccessibilityHotelLost and Found OfficeBike Parking- 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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