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Day trips to Wakefield by train

Explore the past with a day trip to Wakefield by train.

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      Sit back, relax, and enjoy the view as you speed towards your next day trip by train!

      Situated in the heart of Yorkshire, a day trip to Wakefield by train offers up a little bit of everything.

      Its city centre is picturesque and easily walkable, while the rolling hills of the Yorkshire Dales National Park are just a short distance away.

      The early bird catches the cheap fares

      Wakefield has so much to offer, so we've made a note of the best trains to get from some key locations along our route, so you can spend a whole day exploring the city.

      Our recommended trains to Wakefield

      • Depart London King's Cross at 08:03 and arrive in Wakefield at 10:01

      • Depart Leeds at 09:15 and arrive in Wakefield at 09:27

      Wakefield day trip itinerary

      Make the most of your day in Wakefield with our top tips and follow our itinerary to see, taste and experience the best of Wakefield.

      A day trip to Wakefield by train is the low-stress, flexible choice for a fun day out - with no need to worry about traffic or parking!

      Wakefield Museum

      10:00 - 12:00
      Discover some fascinating history at Wakefield Museum

      Price: Free
      Best for: Families/Couples/Solo travellers

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      Explore the history of Wakefield and see how the city has changed, from being a Tudor wool trading hub to the capital of Yorkshire's West Riding.

      Hepworth Gallery

      12:00 - 14:00
      Browse the award winning collection of art that The Hepworth has on display, and experience some of the best interational contempory and modern art.

      Price: £13 per person
      Best for      : Families/Couples/Solo travellers

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      Explore the work of Barbara Hepworth and Henry Moore – both born in the Wakefield district – alongside other modern British masters, including Eileen Agar, Jacob Epstein, Patrick Heron, Ben Nicholson, John Piper, Lucie Rie and Graham Sutherland.

      Corarima

      14:00 - 15:30
      Stop for some lunch at Corarima, a beautifully modern restaurant specalising in Abyssinian cuisine.

      Price: from £15
      Best for: Families/Couples/Solo travellers

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      This beautiful restaurant is vegan friendly and gluten free so there's something for everyone.

      Wakefield Cathedral

      15:30 - 16:30
      Round off your day by taking a tour around Wakefield Cathedral, a historic gem located in the heart of the city.

      Price: Free
      Best for      : Families/Couples/Solo travellers

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      Not only does this beautiful building have Yorkshire's tallest spire, but it is also host to the worlds most complete collection of stained glass.

      Getting home

      Feel like there's more to explore and need an extra day? Why not stay over!

      If you're just here for the day, check out there trains to get you home.

      • Depart Wakefield at 16:58 and arrive in London King's Cross at 19:00

      • Depart Wakefield at 17:01 and arrive in Leeds at 17:16

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