How to get to Wakefield from Reading

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Compare train for Reading to Wakefield

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Reading to Wakefield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £204 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 27m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £204, while a train costs an average of £204.

Distance: 250 km

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FAQs: Reading to Wakefield

Travel to Wakefield easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Reading to Wakefield.

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You can travel between Reading and Wakefield by train.
The cheapest way to travel from Reading to Wakefield is a train with an average price of £204.
The fastest way to travel from Reading to Wakefield is by train with an average journey time of 3h 27m.
The Reading to Wakefield distance is approximately 250 km.
The average frequency per day from Reading to Wakefield is:
  • Around 7 coaches per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Reading and Wakefield as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Reading to Wakefield:
  • Trains mostly depart from Reading station (RDG) and arrive in Wakefield Westgate (WKF).
  • Coaches mostly depart from Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride and arrive in Leeds, Coach Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Reading to Wakefield, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, Cross Country to go to Wakefield by train.
Omio customers who travel from Reading to Wakefield often also extend their vacation to go to London Kings Cross (KGX), London, Manchester, Leeds, York. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Wakefield and these popular destinations at a great price.

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