The cheapest and fastest trains from Stevenage to Wakefield
Cheapest price
£40
Average price
£40
Fastest journey
1 h 33 m
Average duration
1 h 33 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
216 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stevenage to Wakefield is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stevenage to Wakefield will cost around £40 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £40.
Of the 1 trains that leave Stevenage 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 216 km distance in an average of 1 h 33 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 33 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 33 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.
15:011h33Stevenage16:34Wakefield£401One-way0 changes
15:011h33Stevenage16:34Wakefield£401One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Stevenage to Wakefield
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stevenage to Wakefield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 36m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £16, and a train costs an average of £37.
Distance: 216 km
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2h 6m Average total duration Fastest 1h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 35m Average total duration 6h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Stevenage to Wakefield train times
The table below shows live departures for Stevenage to Wakefield trains for tomorrow, Saturday 18 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 15:01 Stevenage | 1h33 | 16:34 Wakefield | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Stevenage to Wakefield
Trains from Stevenage to Wakefield run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £37 but you can travel from only £16 by coach.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:13, the last at 23:01. The fastest train covers the 216 km distance in 1h 33m.
Distance 216 km |
Average train duration 1h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price £37 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 33m |
First train 5:13 |
Last train 23:01 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 42 days |
Train companies: London North Eastern Railway, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) from Stevenage to Wakefield trainsLondon North Eastern Railway, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) trains will get you between Stevenage and Wakefield from £16. 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)
FAQs: Stevenage to Wakefield train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stevenage 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 Stevenage and Wakefield
Most Stevenage to Wakefield trains use the Stevenage to Wakefield Westgate station pair, with some services arriving at Wakefield Kirkgate. Use this guide to compare Stevenage and Wakefield train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Stevenage station do trains to Wakefield leave from?
Stevenage train station facilities and services
Stevenage has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Stevenage.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Stevenage. ATMs are available at Stevenage.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Stevenage.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Stevenage: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Stevenage: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Stevenage: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to the platforms via lifts. Assistance Meeting Point is the ticket office, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All Great Northern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Which Wakefield station do trains from Stevenage arrive at?
Getting to Wakefield Westgate from Wakefield city centre
Wakefield Westgate train station facilities and services
Wakefield Westgate has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Wakefield Westgate.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Wakefield Westgate.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Wakefield Westgate.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Wakefield Westgate: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Wakefield Westgate: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Wakefield Westgate: 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.
Getting to Wakefield Kirkgate from Wakefield city centre
Wakefield Kirkgate train station facilities and services
Wakefield Kirkgate has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Wakefield Kirkgate.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Wakefield Kirkgate: Parking, Taxis.
Bike and car services
Available at Wakefield Kirkgate: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Wakefield Kirkgate: 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.
Getting to Outwood from Wakefield city centre
Outwood is 3 km from Wakefield city centre. Public transport options include:
Outwood train station facilities and services
Outwood has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Outwood: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Outwood: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Outwood: 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.
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