Heading into the capital for a long weekend and a spot of sightseeing? Perhaps you’ve got plans to meet up with friends or family, or maybe you’re journeying south for an important business meeting. With Grand Central’s trains from Wakefield Kirkgate to London King’s Cross, you can travel in style and comfort and have zero fees when booking directly through the Grand Central website or app.
Getting to Kirkgate station couldn’t be easier! The Wakefield freecitybus provides a handy, no-cost connection between the city centre and Wakefield Kirkgate station. Plus, with an affordable car park right at the station, it’s simple to park up and catch your train without spending a fortune.
No matter the reason for your train to London from Wakefield, you can sit back, relax and enjoy the journey thanks to the superb on-board facilities available across all our Grand Central trains from Wakefield to London King’s Cross. Want more information on the timetable, the journey duration and how to secure the best possible deal on your fares? Read on for everything you need to know about Grand Central’s Wakefield to London trains below.
Wakefield to London train route facts...
DEPARTS:
Wakefield Kirkgate
ARRIVES
London King's Cross
AVG JOURNEY TIME:
2 hours 30 mins
CHANGES:
Direct
Things to do in London
Once you arrive at your destination, you’ll certainly not be short of things to do in London. The capital truly offers something for everyone – spectacular views of the skyline on the London Eye, a taste of some of the finest art at the Tate Modern or getting up close and personal with the world’s most famous faces at Madame Tussauds.
Those are just three of the more popular tourist attractions. Still, suppose you’d rather experience something a little different. In that case, you can seek out the city’s finest bars and restaurants, stroll through the beautiful Kew Gardens or head to Oxford Street for a spot of retail therapy - check out our London blogs below to see what’s on in London.
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From trains going from York to London, Halifax to London and so on… No matter where you are, Grand Central has a train to get you to and from London King's Cross train station.
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Planning your Wakefield to London train journey
- How far is it from Wakefield to London on the train?
- Wakefield to London distance?
- How many Wakefield to London trains run daily?
- How much is a train ticket from Wakefield to London King’s Cross?
- What train services are on Grand Central trains from Wakefield to London King’s Cross?
- First Class train tickets to London from Wakefield
- Which ticket do I need for my Wakefield to London train?
- How can I secure cheap train tickets from Wakefield to London?
- How do I book train tickets from Wakefield to London?
How far is it from Wakefield to London on the train?
Typically, a Wakefield to London train will take approximately two and a half hours. That’s a direct service, which means once on board, you do no need to worry about making any changes along the way – you can simply sit back in your seat and get comfortable.
Some of our trains from Wakefield to London King’s Cross take only two hours – enough time to enjoy a film, a book or your favourite podcast without feeling like you’ve spent all day travelling.
When viewing your journey online, all Grand Central services are marked with the orange GC symbol; these services have zero booking fees.
Things to consider before you board a Grand Central train from Wakefield to London
- How do I add a train Railcard?
- How do I book a ticket?
- Can I get a refund on an unused train ticket?
- Do you offer travel assistance?
- How can I contact lost property?
How do I add a train Railcard?
Once you’ve chosen your journey and departure time, you'll find an option below to add a Railcard. Simply select the ‘+’ button and scroll through the list until you find your Railcard to add it to your journey.
Keep in mind that once you select a Railcard, the train fares displayed on the app will automatically reflect the relevant discount. To remove a Railcard, select the ‘x’ next to your initial selection.