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Wakefield Westgate to London King's Cross trains

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Kick back between Wakefield and London

Relax and enjoy the scenery of England as you speed effortlessly between Wakefield and London.

Enjoy our excellent range of refreshments, or catch forty winks in our comfy seats. With LNER, you'll arrive in style - and with a little extra spending money in your pocket!
Average travel time
2h 3m
Distance
160 miles
Greener than a car by
330%

Our cheapest upcoming fares

Standard Class

Sunday 28 Apr 2024
From
£43.80

Standard Class

Thursday 9 May 2024
From
£22.50

First Class

Tuesday 30 Apr 2024
From
£61.80

Today's journeys

Upcoming direct journeys for Wakefield Westgate to London Kings Cross

First train 05:18 Last train 20:28

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Lose yourself in London for less

Finding cheap train tickets from Wakefield to London is easy with LNER. Plus, our live timetables will keep you up to date.

LNER trains arrive and depart at London King's Cross station, close to King's Cross St. Pancras Underground station, the British Library, Camden Town, and Regents Park.

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No only will you never pay a booking fee when you book your ticket with LNER, you can also sign up for LNER Perks.

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RELATED FAQS

What is the cheapest way to get from Wakefield Westgate to London King’s Cross by train?

Before you buy a ticket consider that Advance singles could well be the cheapest option. If you set a Ticket Alert you can grab them when they’re available and we don’t charge any booking fees, making it even cheaper to book direct. Worried you might find a cheaper ticket price elsewhere? If you do we promise to refund the difference.

Are there direct trains from Wakefield Westgate to London King’s Cross?

There is a direct train with a journey that takes just over two hours. You’ll find plenty of choice available too with around 26 trains day.

Which rail lines go through Wakefield Westgate?

LNER manages the station which also features rail lines from CrossCountry, Northern Trains and East Midlands Railway.

Which rail lines go through London King’s Cross?

The station provides access to The East Coast Mainline but if you’re looking for rail lines from Hull Trains and Grand Central Trains then it’s also the correct destination.

Can you buy a Season Ticket between Wakefield Westgate and London King’s Cross?

Unfortunately, that option is not available at the moment.

Do you offer a student discount on train tickets?

Students studying full time can save up to 40% on LNER tickets via UniDAYS. All you need to do is log in to your UNiDAYS account on our UNiDAYS offer page, then find the discount label on tickets.

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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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