Trains from Wakefield to London

Wakefield to London train information

There are many train companies across the country & Europe. By searching for your ticket using our travel search engine, you can see the trains from Wakefield in England to London in England as well as the train operator for this journey.

On average, it takes around 2h11m by train because of the 161 miles to travel to London from Wakefield. The journey time will change depending if the train is direct or with stops.

Fares can change depending on when you travel or how long in advance you buy your ticket.

Best prices for Wakefield to London train tickets

Wakefield - London prices calendar

Find the cheapest tickets to travel from Wakefield to London by train, bus, ride sharing and plane.

Wakefield - London: the best time to book cheap trains

Price of the ticket when booking in advance or at the last minute

The Prices for train tickets Wakefield to London tend to increase the closer you get to your departure day. Based on our data, if you purchase your ticket 1 month in advance, the price of the ticket starts at £16 whereas when booking on the day you're travelling, you will need to spend at least £41 for your trip. Thus, you will save 63% on the price of your ticket by buying your ticket 1 month in advance as opposed to on the day you're travelling.

The data are based on the best fares found over the past 6 months when buying in advance versus at the last minute.

Best prices for Wakefield to London trains

We compare train ticket for all major companies to travel between Wakefield and London by train and find the best prices for the coming days. Take a look at the prices of train tickets London to Wakefield and find the best deal for your outbound journey.

Discount Wakefield - London train tickets

The easiest way to pay less on your Wakefield London train ticket is probably to buy a railcard. While regional railcards are available in some areas, National railcards enable you to spend less on most rail fares across the UK. Everyone is eligible to at least a certain railcard, even non-UK residents. National railcards available: 16-25 discount card, Senior railcard, Two together discount card, Family and Friends railcard and Disabled persons discount card.

What are the benefits of a railcard?

When purchasing a railcard, you want to save money after several journeys. But is it really worth it when travelling from Wakefield to London? Check with your calculator, considering:

A = the cost of the railcard (i.e.: £30)

B = average saving with the railcard (i.e.: 34%)

C = average price for a Wakefield London ticket (i.e.: £50.00)(1)

Initially, divide A by B: this will give you the budget from which the card will be profitable. Now divide that number by C. The result is the minimum number of journeys needed throughout the duration of the railcard's validity to be profitable.

In our example, A/B = £30/34% = £88.00. Then, 88/£50.00 = 1.76. Your railcard will be worthwile once you will have done at least 2 trips from Wakefield to London (one way trip).

How much do I need to pay for a railcard?

The cost to purchase a Disabled persons railcard is £20 while it will cost you £30 to get a 16-25, Two together, Family and Friends or the Senior railcard. All of them enable you to get a third off most train fares for a complete year.

⁽¹⁾Average prices observed over the last 6 months for one way journey