The cheapest and fastest trains from Redcar to Wakefield
Cheapest price
£42
Average price
£42
Fastest journey
2 h
Average duration
2 h 3 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
108 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Redcar to Wakefield is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Redcar to Wakefield will cost around £42 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £42.
To travel from Redcar to Wakefield you need to make at least one change.










Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Redcar to Wakefield
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Redcar to Wakefield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £22, and a train costs an average of £33.
Distance: 108 km
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£33 Average Price | £22 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 50m Average total duration Fastest 2h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 30m Average total duration 6h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Redcar to Wakefield train times
The table below shows live departures for Redcar to Wakefield trains for tomorrow, Thursday 11 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 06:03 Redcar | 2h00 | 08:03 Wakefield | 1 change | |
![]() | 06:56 Redcar | 2h02 | 08:58 Wakefield | 1 change | |
![]() | 07:59 Redcar | 2h04 | 10:03 Wakefield | 1 change | |
![]() | 08:58 Redcar | 2h05 | 11:03 Wakefield | 1 change | |
![]() | 09:58 Redcar | 2h05 | 12:03 Wakefield | 1 change |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Redcar to Wakefield
Trains from Redcar to Wakefield run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £33 but you can travel from only £22 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 07:13, the last at 19:10. The fastest train covers the 108 km distance in 2h 20m.
Distance 108 km |
Average train duration 2h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price £33 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 20m |
First train 07:13 |
Last train 19:10 |
Train companies: first_transpennine_express from Redcar to Wakefield trainsfirst_transpennine_express trains will get you between Redcar and Wakefield from £22. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Redcar to Wakefield train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Redcar 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 Redcar and Wakefield
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 08:00 - 15:00 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B station, This station only has tactile paving on platform 1 - Access onto both platforms is possible via level crossing. However, level access transfer between each platform is approximately 1/2 mile and can take 30 minutes as the only other way between both platforms is via steps and a bridge. The car park is adjacent to platform 1.
- 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
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Onward travel information: Bus stop at front of station. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Westdyke road - near the official bus stop
- 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.
- 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.
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