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Doncaster to Wakefield train route details

First train

05:57

Last train

23:36

Departure city

Doncaster

Arrival city

Wakefield

Journey time

15m

Distance

20 miles

Price

AED 6.62*

Train Operators

CrossCountry, Northern, Grand Central

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Departs	Arrives	Find Tickets
05:57 31m, Direct Doncaster	06:28 Wakefield Westgate	Find Tickets
06:26 29m, Direct Doncaster	06:55 Wakefield Westgate	Find Tickets
07:25 29m, Direct Doncaster	07:54 Wakefield Westgate	Find Tickets
07:46 16m, Direct Doncaster	08:02 Wakefield Westgate	Find Tickets
08:20 15m, Direct Doncaster	08:35 Wakefield Westgate	Find Tickets
08:27 28m, Direct Doncaster	08:55 Paris	Find Tickets

Where to stay near Wakefield

Holiday Inn Express WAKEFIELD by IHG
Queen St
9.0/10
130 review
Ramada by Wyndham Wakefield
Fryers Way
8.1/10
49 review
Marygate by Deuce Hotels Ltd
9 Silver St
8.4/10
55 review
Cbh Waterton Park Hotel and Spa
Waterton Park Hotel, Walton
8.1/10
108 review
Holiday Inn LEEDS - WAKEFIELD M1, JCT.40 by IHG
Queen's Dr, Lupset, Ossett
8.3/10
107 review
Holmfield Arms
Denby Dale Rd
8.5/10
101 review
Premier Inn Wakefield City North
Paragon Business Park, Herriot Way
9.2/10
40 review
The Kiln Hotel, Part of AG Collection, Wakefield
Monckton Rd
7.8/10
48 review

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To enjoy a calmer and often cheaper journey, we recommend choosing Off-Peak services and steering clear of the busy rush-hour periods. While timings differ slightly by operator, it's usually best to avoid travelling between 06:30 AM–09:30 AM and 4:00 PM–7:00 PM on weekdays. On weekends and bank holidays, Off-Peak fares apply all day.

Book in advance

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