The cheapest and fastest trains from Wakefield to Bracknell
Cheapest price
£57
Average price
£59
Fastest journey
3 h 53 m
Average duration
4 h 11 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
257 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Wakefield to Bracknell is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Wakefield to Bracknell will cost around £59 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £57.
Of the 3 trains that leave Wakefield for Bracknell every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 257 km distance in an average of 4 h 11 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 53 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 24 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 for Wakefield to Bracknell
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wakefield to Bracknell among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 14m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £19, and a train costs an average of £57.
Distance: 257 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£88 Average Price | £19 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 44m Average total duration Fastest 3h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 55m Average total duration 8h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Wakefield to Bracknell train times
The table below shows live departures for Wakefield to Bracknell trains for tomorrow, Sunday 21 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 07:19 Wakefield | 3h53 | 11:12 Bracknell | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:55 Wakefield | 4h17 | 12:12 Bracknell | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Wakefield to Bracknell
Trains from Wakefield to Bracknell run on average 3 times per day, taking around 3h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £57 but you can travel from only £19 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:43, the last at 19:44. The fastest train covers the 257 km distance in 3h 53m.
Distance 257 km |
Average train duration 3h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price £57 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 3h 53m |
First train 00:43 |
Last train 19:44 |
Train companies: LNER from Wakefield to Bracknell trainsLNER trains will get you between Wakefield and Bracknell from £19. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Wakefield to Bracknell train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Wakefield to Bracknell 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 Bracknell, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Wakefield and Bracknell
- 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.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:55 - 19:35 Saturday 05:55 - 19:40 Sunday 08:10 - 17:40
- Car Park: Premium
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category A Station. Level access to Platform 1 (for trains towards London). Lifts to Platform 2 (for trains towards Reading)
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Waiting rooms location: Located in the booking hall.
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Outside station by the bus stop car park.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 5282100
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Outside Station - off Market Street
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Step-free category B Station - Both platforms are accessible to wheelchair users but interchange is via stepped footbridge.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platforms 1 and 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Marked bus stop at roundabout by Tesco delivery bay, off Whitton Road
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