The cheapest and fastest trains from Stevenage to Wakefield
Cheapest price
£109
Average price
£109
Fastest journey
1 h 32 m
Average duration
1 h 33 m
Trains per day
5
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 £109 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £109.
Of the 5 trains that leave Stevenage for Wakefield every day 5 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 32 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.










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 £26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 37m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £26, and a train costs an average of £31.
Distance: 216 km
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£39 Average Price | £26 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 7m Average total duration Fastest 1h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 50m Average total duration 6h 20m 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 28 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 06:17 Stevenage | 1h49 | 08:06 Wakefield | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 06:54 Stevenage | 1h40 | 08:34 Wakefield | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:58 Stevenage | 1h32 | 09:30 Wakefield | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:55 Stevenage | 1h35 | 10:30 Wakefield | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 09:56 Stevenage | 1h34 | 11:30 Wakefield | 0 changesdirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Stevenage to Wakefield
Trains from Stevenage to Wakefield run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £31 but you can travel from only £26 by coach.
There are 3 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 37m |
Cheapest ticket price £31 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 1h 33m |
First train 05:13 |
Last train 23:01 |
Train companies: LNER from Stevenage to Wakefield trainsLNER trains will get you between Stevenage and Wakefield from £26. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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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
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 20:30 Saturday 06:45 - 21:30 Sunday 08:00 - 20:15
- Car Park: Railway South Car Park
- Taxi: YES
- 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
- Toilets Location: WC available on station concourse
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting areas are available on all platforms
- Storage location: Long and short term car park areas
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- 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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