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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Wakefield to Inverness
Cheapest price
£61
Average price
£92
Fastest journey
7 h 15 m
Average duration
9 h 13 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
455 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Wakefield to Inverness is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Wakefield to Inverness will cost around £92 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £61.
Of the 3 trains that leave Wakefield for Inverness 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 455 km distance in an average of 9 h 13 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 15 m .
The slowest trains will take 11 h 5 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, coach and flight for Wakefield to Inverness
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wakefield to Inverness 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 7h 7m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £26, and a train costs an average of £105.
Distance: 455 km
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£111 Average Price | £26 Average Price Cheapest |
7h 37m Average total duration Fastest 7h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 4m Average total duration 9h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Wakefield to Inverness train times
The table below shows live departures for Wakefield to Inverness trains for today, Tuesday 11 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 08:47 Wakefield | 7h15 | 16:02 Inverness | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 12 November | |||||
| 08:02 Wakefield | 11h05 | 19:07 Inverness | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Wakefield to Inverness
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Trains from Wakefield to Inverness run on average 5 times per day, taking around 7h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £105 but you can travel from only £26 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:54, the last at 15:47. The fastest train covers the 455 km distance in 7h 15m.
Distance 455 km |
Average train duration 7h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price £105 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 7h 15m |
First train 04:54 |
Last train 15:47 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, TransPennine Express from Wakefield to Inverness trainsCrossCountry, TransPennine Express trains will get you between Wakefield and Inverness 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: Wakefield to Inverness train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Wakefield to Inverness 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 Inverness, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Wakefield and Inverness
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Bike Parking
- 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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- 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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Car Rental
Information Desk- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 20:30 Saturday 06:30 - 18:30 Sunday 09:15 - 20:20
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the automatic ticket gates Blue Badge parking bays: 3
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- 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 the Concourse. The National key toilets are located on the Concourse; these toilets are operated by a radar key. Available between 0630 and 1930
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the Eastgate side of the station at the short stay car park
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