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London King's Cross to Wakefield Westgate trains
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Travel from England's capital in comfort
Relax and gaze out at the stunning scenery of the English countryside as you speed across the country between London and Wakefield.
Our refreshments and comfy seats will have you feeling relaxed and rejuvenated when you arrive. Plus, with LNER's cheap Advance tickets, you'll have plenty of spending money left!
Average travel time
1h 58m
Distance
160 miles
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Upcoming direct journeys for London King's Cross to Wakefield Westgate trains
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Not only will you never pay a booking fee when you book your ticket with LNER, you can also sign up for LNER Perks.
When you sign up for Perks, you'll get:
Get £5 free to spend on your next journey
2% back on all LNER journeys
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How to book cheap tickets for a London to Wakefield train
Book your London King's Cross to Wakefield train in advance
Buying your London to Wakefield train tickets at least four weeks in advance ahead of your travel date can save you up to 47%* on on-the-day train ticket prices.
Buy a Standard Advance ticket through the LNER website and app at least four weeks before you travel, and you'll save up to 47%* compared to buying any Standard ticket on the day of travel.
Book in advanceSave 1/3 on your train from London King's Cross to Wakefield Westgate with a Railcard
A Railcard is a discount card that allows you to save money on train travel throughout Great Britain, which often offers 1/3 off the cost of your train tickets on most routes.
RailcardsSave 63%** on trains to Wakefield Westgate from London King's Cross with Family tickets
Travel between 17 cities and save on average 63%** when you're travelling with up to two adults and four children. Use one Family ticket for the whole family and get a reserved seat for everyone.
Family SinglesUse our Deal Finder for the cheapest London to Wakefield trains
Access the best train fares between London King's Cross and Wakefield Westgate easily with the LNER app. Use Deal Finder to find the lowest prices on train tickets by simply entering your travel details. It's your shortcut to easier and more affordable travel!
Get the LNER App
Book your London King's Cross to Wakefield train in advance
Buying your London to Wakefield train tickets at least four weeks in advance ahead of your travel date can save you up to 47%* on on-the-day train ticket prices.
Buy a Standard Advance ticket through the LNER website and app at least four weeks before you travel, and you'll save up to 47%* compared to buying any Standard ticket on the day of travel.
Book in advanceSave 1/3 on your train from London King's Cross to Wakefield Westgate with a Railcard
A Railcard is a discount card that allows you to save money on train travel throughout Great Britain, which often offers 1/3 off the cost of your train tickets on most routes.
RailcardsSave 63%** on trains to Wakefield Westgate from London King's Cross with Family tickets
Travel between 17 cities and save on average 63%** when you're travelling with up to two adults and four children. Use one Family ticket for the whole family and get a reserved seat for everyone.
Family SinglesUse our Deal Finder for the cheapest London to Wakefield trains
Access the best train fares between London King's Cross and Wakefield Westgate easily with the LNER app. Use Deal Finder to find the lowest prices on train tickets by simply entering your travel details. It's your shortcut to easier and more affordable travel!
Get the LNER App
*Saving average based on all Standard Advance tickets bought on the LNER website and App at least four weeks before you travel vs buying any Standard ticket on the day you travel.
**Average saving is based on two adults and two children travelling with an LNER Family Single vs Advance fare.
Take the train to Wakefield Westgate from London King's Cross with LNER
Taking the train from London King's Cross to Wakefield Westgate is quick and easy with LNER.
Covering a distance of 160 miles, our trains to Wakefield Westgate from London King's Cross take just 1h 58m.
Once on-board, you'll be able to order food directly to your seat, browse the internet with free Wi-Fi, and charge your phone with a plug at every table.
And for a more luxurious London King's Cross to Wakefield train journey, travel First Class – with wider seats, complimentary food and drinks and use of our First Class lounges in London King's Cross and Wakefield Westgate.
Related FAQs
Are there direct trains between London King's Cross and Wakefield Westgate?
Are there direct trains between London King's Cross and Wakefield Westgate?
Yes, there are direct LNER trains from London King's Cross to Wakefield Westgate, a trip that normally takes around 1h 58m.
During the week, there are approximately 13 direct LNER trains per day between 05:55 and 21:33.
Which rail lines go through Wakefield Westgate?
Which rail lines go through Wakefield Westgate?
Wakefield Westgate station is managed by LNER, and the train lines through it are LNER, CrossCountry and Northern Trains.
Can you buy a Season Ticket between London King's Cross and Wakefield Westgate?
Can you buy a Season Ticket between London King's Cross and Wakefield Westgate?
From seven days to twelve months, we offer a lot of Season Ticket options for the traveller going from London King's Cross to Wakefield Westgate
Do you offer a student discount on train tickets?
Do you offer a student discount on train tickets?
We don't offer a student discount however, you can purchase a 16-25 Railcard and save 1/3 on train tickets.
How can I apply for compensation if my train is delayed or cancelled?
How can I apply for compensation if my train is delayed or cancelled?
Cancelled train
In the rare event that your train is cancelled, we offer full refunds (assuming you don't take an alternative train). Be sure to apply for the refund within 28 days of the cancelled journey date.
If you meet these conditions, follow these steps for your refund:
- Swipe down the page and click on ‘Amend journey’ or ‘Request a refund’
- Notify us of the reason for the refund request by pressing 'My train was cancelled' and then ‘Continue’
- Enter your details and submit your request
Already collected your tickets or had them posted to you?
If you’ve already received your printed tickets, you'll need to fill in our Change of Plans form and follow the instructions included.
Was your train delayed by at least 30 minutes?
On our Delay Repay page, you can learn about compensation if your train is delayed. For future LNER journeys, book through our website or app, then choose One-Click Delay Repay to ensure claiming for a delayed journey is as easy as possible.
