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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | Newcastle | Wakefield Westgate | No tags | ||||
| Train | Newcastle | Wakefield Westgate | No tags | ||||
| Train | Newcastle | Wakefield Westgate | No tags | ||||
| Train | Newcastle | Wakefield Westgate | No tags | ||||
| Train | Newcastle | Wakefield Westgate | No tags |
Get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Wakefield
The journey takes about 1 hour 42 minutes, and with fares starting at just $54, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Newcastle upon Tyne to Wakefield by train
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Newcastle upon Tyne to Wakefield?
The cheapest train tickets from Newcastle upon Tyne to Wakefield start at $54. The average price for this train route is around $133. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Newcastle upon Tyne to Wakefield?
The average train trip from Newcastle upon Tyne to Wakefield takes 1h 42m and covers 144 km. The quickest train gets you there in 1h 37m and is operated by CrossCountry.
Which train operators serve the Newcastle upon Tyne to Wakefield route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 5 trains available per day, including services from CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Transpennine Express.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Newcastle upon Tyne to Wakefield?
The earliest train from Newcastle upon Tyne to Wakefield departs at 7:39am. The latest train departs at 9:44pm.
What is the best train operator from Newcastle upon Tyne to Wakefield?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is CrossCountry, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 44 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Newcastle upon Tyne to Wakefield?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator London North Eastern Railway has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the best on-time performance from Newcastle upon Tyne to Wakefield?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is London North Eastern Railway, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Newcastle upon Tyne to Wakefield?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Transpennine Express, with a cleanliness rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Newcastle upon Tyne to Wakefield was searched and found on Dec 11, 2025 with a price of $66To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Newcastle upon Tyne to Wakefield, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $66 to $214 for a train ticket from Newcastle upon Tyne to Wakefield based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $84 which is on 2025-12-13.
