Wakefield Kirkgate (WKK) to London Kings Cross (KGX) train with Grand Central Trains

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Wakefield Kirkgate (WKK) to London Kings Cross (KGX)

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 18 Sept

Cheapest price on 18 Sept

£32

Average ticket price on 18 Sept

£42

Fastest journey on 18 Sept

1 h 59 m

Average journey duration on 18 Sept

3 h 2 m

Trains on 18 Sept

5

Distance

256 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Wakefield Kirkgate (WKK) to London Kings Cross (KGX) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Wakefield Kirkgate (WKK) to London Kings Cross (KGX) will cost around £42 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £32.

Fast trains

On Fri 18 Sept, we found 5 trains from Wakefield Kirkgate (WKK) to London Kings Cross (KGX), including 4 direct services.

These direct trains cover the 256 km distance in an average of 3 h 2 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 59 m .

The slowest trains will take 6 h 14 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.

  • London North Eastern RailwayC01956+Transpennine ExpressC24659
    0:466h14
    Wakefield Kirkgate (WKK)
    7:00London Kings Cross (KGX)
    £321One-way
    1 change
  • Grand Central TrainsY14804
    7:462h17
    Wakefield Kirkgate (WKK)
    10:03London Kings Cross (KGX)
    £321One-way
    0 changes
  • Grand Central TrainsC00194
    11:232h21
    Wakefield Kirkgate (WKK)
    13:44London Kings Cross (KGX)
    £471One-way
    0 changes
  • Grand Central TrainsY14827
    9:411h59
    Wakefield Kirkgate (WKK)
    11:40London Kings Cross (KGX)
    £501One-way
    0 changes
  • Grand Central TrainsY14821
    16:262h18
    Wakefield Kirkgate (WKK)
    18:44London Kings Cross (KGX)
    £501One-way
    0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train, coach and flight for Wakefield Kirkgate (WKK) to London Kings Cross (KGX)

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Wakefield Kirkgate (WKK) to London Kings Cross (KGX) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £24 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 40m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £24, while a flight costs an average of £308.

Distance: 256 km

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Coach
Driving

£67

Average Price

£308

Average Price

£24

Average Price

Cheapest

£63

Average Price

(fuel + tolls)

2h 40m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 10m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

3h 52m

Average total duration

1h 52m

Onboard

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2h 0m

Additional time*

5h 51m

Average total duration

5h 21m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

3h 36m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Direct Options

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Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Wakefield Kirkgate (WKK) to London Kings Cross (KGX) is a coach with an average price of £24.

This is compared to other travel options from Wakefield Kirkgate (WKK) to London Kings Cross (KGX):

A coach is £26 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Wakefield Kirkgate (WKK) to London Kings Cross (KGX) costing on average £50.

A coach is £284 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Wakefield Kirkgate (WKK) to London Kings Cross (KGX) costing on average £308.

The fastest way to travel from Wakefield Kirkgate (WKK) to London Kings Cross (KGX) is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 52m.

Other travel options to London Kings Cross (KGX) take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 31m.

Coach takes on average 5h 21m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Wakefield Kirkgate (WKK) and London Kings Cross (KGX) including taking a train, coach and flight.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 1h 5m faster (2h 31m by train vs 3h 36m by car) and roughly £13 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£50 vs £63). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.

Direct services run with Grand Central Trains, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Grand Central Trains.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

Live departures

Wakefield Kirkgate (WKK) to London Kings Cross (KGX) train times

The table below shows live departures for Wakefield Kirkgate (WKK) to London Kings Cross (KGX) trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Transpennine ExpressC24659+London North Eastern RailwayC01956
Delayed
23:37 0:46Wakefield Kirkgate (WKK)
6h14
7:00 London Kings Cross (KGX)
1 change
Grand Central TrainsY14804
On time
7:46 Wakefield Kirkgate (WKK)
2h17
10:03 London Kings Cross (KGX)
0 changesdirect
London North Eastern RailwayC02161+Northern RailG89902
Delayed
7:22 8:07Wakefield Kirkgate (WKK)
2h14
10:21 London Kings Cross (KGX)
1 change
London North Eastern RailwayC02165+Northern RailG89910
Delayed
8:22 9:07Wakefield Kirkgate (WKK)
2h16
11:23 London Kings Cross (KGX)
1 change
Grand Central TrainsY14827
On time
9:41 Wakefield Kirkgate (WKK)
1h59
11:40 London Kings Cross (KGX)
0 changesdirect
Grand Central TrainsC00194
On time
11:23 Wakefield Kirkgate (WKK)
2h21
13:44 London Kings Cross (KGX)
0 changesdirect
London North Eastern RailwayC02142+Northern RailG89933
Delayed
12:22 13:07Wakefield Kirkgate (WKK)
2h16
15:23 London Kings Cross (KGX)
1 change
London North Eastern RailwayC02120+Northern RailG89941
Delayed
13:23 14:07Wakefield Kirkgate (WKK)
2h15
16:22 London Kings Cross (KGX)
1 change
London North Eastern RailwayC02026+Northern RailG89948
Delayed
14:22 15:07Wakefield Kirkgate (WKK)
2h14
17:21 London Kings Cross (KGX)
1 change
London North Eastern RailwayC02108+Northern RailG89955
Delayed
15:22 16:07Wakefield Kirkgate (WKK)
2h15
18:22 London Kings Cross (KGX)
1 change
Grand Central TrainsY14821
On time
16:26 Wakefield Kirkgate (WKK)
2h18
18:44 London Kings Cross (KGX)
0 changesdirect
London North Eastern RailwayC02054+Northern RailG89962
Delayed
16:22 17:07Wakefield Kirkgate (WKK)
2h15
19:22 London Kings Cross (KGX)
1 change
London North Eastern RailwayC02079+Northern RailG89971
Delayed
17:23 18:07Wakefield Kirkgate (WKK)
2h14
20:21 London Kings Cross (KGX)
1 change
London North Eastern RailwayC02100+Northern RailG89982
Delayed
18:22 19:07Wakefield Kirkgate (WKK)
2h15
21:22 London Kings Cross (KGX)
1 change
Friday 18 September
Transpennine ExpressC24659+London North Eastern RailwayC019560:46 Wakefield Kirkgate (WKK)
6h14
7:00 London Kings Cross (KGX)1 change

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Wakefield Kirkgate (WKK) to London Kings Cross (KGX)

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Trains from Wakefield Kirkgate (WKK) to London Kings Cross (KGX) run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £22 but you can travel from only £9 by coach.

There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:45, the last at 16:40. The fastest train covers the 256 km distance in 1h 53m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £9
Distance
256 km
Average train duration
2h 10m
Cheapest ticket price
£22
Trains per day
4
Direct trains
1
Fastest train
1h 53m
First train
6:45
Last train
16:40
Cheapest Month
May
Cheapest Day
Fri
High Season
Jan - Mar
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Fri
Least Busy Day
Tue
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £9

Train companies: Grand Central Trains, London North Eastern Railway from Wakefield Kirkgate (WKK) to London Kings Cross (KGX) trainsGrand Central Trains, London North Eastern Railway trains will get you between Wakefield Kirkgate (WKK) and London Kings Cross (KGX) from £9. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Grand Central Trains

About
Grand Central Trains is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to the North East of England, Yorkshire and the East Midlands. Grand Central Trains offers a range of services, including express, semi-fast and stopping services. Express services run between London and the North East, Yorkshire and the East Midlands, with journey times of up to three hours. Semi-fast services run between London and the North East, Yorkshire and the East Midlands, with journey times of up to four hours. Stopping services run between London and the North East, Yorkshire and the East Midlands, with journey times of up to five hours. Grand Central Trains offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Standard tickets are the most economical option, while First Class tickets offer more comfort and space. Advance tickets are available for purchase up to 12 weeks in advance and offer the best value for money. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of snacks and drinks. The most popular routes for Grand Central Trains are London to Bradford, London to Sunderland, London to York and London to Wakefield.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Grand Central Trains Duration
1h 53m
Cheapest Grand Central Trains Price
£22
Grand Central Trains frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas at the end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund available if service is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks, plus cafe bar on some services
Seat reservation
Seat reservations recommended but not mandatory, available for a small fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and ramp assistance available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, dogs allowed with ticket
Quiet zone

London North Eastern Railway

About
LNER is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates a wide range of services, from high-speed intercity trains to local services. Its most popular routes include London to Edinburgh, London to Leeds, and London to York. LNER offers a variety of train types, including the Azuma, InterCity 225, and HST. The Azuma is a modern, high-speed train that offers comfortable seating and onboard Wi-Fi. The InterCity 225 is a classic train that offers a more traditional experience. The HST is a high-speed train that offers a smooth ride and plenty of legroom. LNER offers a variety of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak. Advance tickets are the cheapest option and must be booked in advance. Anytime tickets are more expensive but can be used at any time. Off-Peak tickets are the most affordable option for travelling during off-peak times. Onboard facilities include comfortable seating, Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. LNER also offers a range of discounts and special offers, making it an affordable and convenient way to travel.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average London North Eastern Railway Duration
2h 0m
Cheapest London North Eastern Railway Price
£37
London North Eastern Railway frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small item included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund available if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, and light meals. First Class passengers receive complimentary refreshments
Seat reservation
Seat reservations are included with Advance tickets. Optional for other ticket types at £0-£2 per person depending on route
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, passenger assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two pets per passenger
Quiet zone

FAQs: Wakefield Kirkgate (WKK) to London Kings Cross (KGX) train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Wakefield Kirkgate (WKK) to London Kings Cross (KGX) 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 London Kings Cross (KGX), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Wakefield Kirkgate (WKK) to London Kings Cross (KGX) can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £22, while the average price tends to be around £67.
The train journey from Wakefield Kirkgate (WKK) to London Kings Cross (KGX) covers a distance of 256 km and takes approximately 1h 53m. Trains run 4 per day.
The train distance from Wakefield Kirkgate (WKK) to London Kings Cross (KGX) is 256 km.
The first train from Wakefield Kirkgate (WKK) to London Kings Cross (KGX) leaves at 6:45.
The last train from Wakefield Kirkgate (WKK) to London Kings Cross (KGX) departs at 16:40.
Trains from Wakefield Kirkgate (WKK) to London Kings Cross (KGX) run approximately 4 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Wakefield Kirkgate (WKK) to London Kings Cross (KGX).
Yes, there is a direct train between Wakefield Kirkgate (WKK) and London Kings Cross (KGX). The service operates 1 times per day, provided by Grand Central Trains.
To get from Wakefield Kirkgate (WKK) to London Kings Cross (KGX), you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.
There is no night train service from Wakefield Kirkgate (WKK) to London Kings Cross (KGX).
The cheapest way to get from Wakefield Kirkgate (WKK) to London Kings Cross (KGX) is by coach, costing approximately £9.
Booking trains from Wakefield Kirkgate (WKK) to London Kings Cross (KGX) in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Wakefield Kirkgate to London Kings Cross offers a mix of urban and rural scenery, with views of the Yorkshire countryside, small towns, and city landscapes as you approach London.
Yes, a day trip from Wakefield Kirkgate to London Kings Cross is feasible as the journey takes 1h 53m and there are 6 trains per day covering the 256 km.
Yes, you can take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate (WKK) to London Kings Cross (KGX).

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Important Stations and Airports in Wakefield Kirkgate (WKK) and London Kings Cross (KGX)

Most Wakefield Kirkgate (WKK) to London Kings Cross (KGX) trains use the Wakefield Westgate to London Kings Cross station pair. Use this guide to compare Wakefield Kirkgate (WKK) and London Kings Cross (KGX) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Wakefield
Arrival train stations in London
Wakefield KirkgateWakefield Kirkgate station, Monk Street, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 4EL+44 8002006060ParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityHotelLost and Found OfficeBike Parking
City-centre transport

Getting to Wakefield Kirkgate from Wakefield city centre

TrainLeeds - Knottingley, Leeds - Wakefield Kirkgate · 3m · £0.90 · every ~2 min
Bus106, 105 · 3m · £4 · every ~17 min

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.

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