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Day trips to Wakefield by train
Explore the past with a day trip to Wakefield by train.
Sit back, relax, and enjoy the view as you speed towards your next day trip by train!
Situated in the heart of Yorkshire, a day trip to Wakefield by train offers up a little bit of everything.
Its city centre is picturesque and easily walkable, while the rolling hills of the Yorkshire Dales National Park are just a short distance away.
The early bird catches the cheap fares
Wakefield has so much to offer, so we've made a note of the best trains to get from some key locations along our route, so you can spend a whole day exploring the city.
Our recommended trains to Wakefield
Depart London King's Cross at 08:03 and arrive in Wakefield at 10:01
Depart Leeds at 09:15 and arrive in Wakefield at 09:27
Depart London King's Cross at 08:03 and arrive in Wakefield at 10:01
Depart Leeds at 09:15 and arrive in Wakefield at 09:27
Wakefield day trip itinerary
Make the most of your day in Wakefield with our top tips and follow our itinerary to see, taste and experience the best of Wakefield.
A day trip to Wakefield by train is the low-stress, flexible choice for a fun day out - with no need to worry about traffic or parking!
Wakefield Museum
10:00 - 12:00
Discover some fascinating history at Wakefield Museum
Price: Free
Best for: Families/Couples/Solo travellers
Hepworth Gallery
12:00 - 14:00
Browse the award winning collection of art that The Hepworth has on display, and experience some of the best interational contempory and modern art.
Price: £13 per person
Best for: Families/Couples/Solo travellers
Corarima
14:00 - 15:30
Stop for some lunch at Corarima, a beautifully modern restaurant specalising in Abyssinian cuisine.
Price: from £15
Best for: Families/Couples/Solo travellers
Wakefield Cathedral
15:30 - 16:30
Round off your day by taking a tour around Wakefield Cathedral, a historic gem located in the heart of the city.
Price: Free
Best for: Families/Couples/Solo travellers
Getting home
Feel like there's more to explore and need an extra day? Why not stay over!
If you're just here for the day, check out there trains to get you home.
Depart Wakefield at 16:58 and arrive in London King's Cross at 19:00
Depart Wakefield at 17:01 and arrive in Leeds at 17:16
Depart Wakefield at 16:58 and arrive in London King's Cross at 19:00
Depart Wakefield at 17:01 and arrive in Leeds at 17:16
More things to do in Wakefield
Chantry Chapel
Visit the Chantry Chapel of St Mary, a stunning Grade I listed 14th century building located to the south of the city centre.
Chantry Chapel
Theatre Royal
Take a break from walking and catch a show at the Theatre Royal.
Theatre Royal
Trinity Walk Shopping
Stop by the shops at the Trinity Walk Shopping Centre.
Trinity Walk Shopping
Chantry Chapel
Visit the Chantry Chapel of St Mary, a stunning Grade I listed 14th century building located to the south of the city centre.
Chantry ChapelTheatre Royal
Take a break from walking and catch a show at the Theatre Royal.
Theatre RoyalTrinity Walk Shopping
Stop by the shops at the Trinity Walk Shopping Centre.
Trinity Walk Shopping
Go by train and relax!
Pick your train seats
Choose your train seats, including which direction you would like to travel in.
Pick your seatEat at your seat
Eat warm delicious food brought right to your seat.
Eat at your seatGroup train travel savings
Travel with friends and book together and save 20%.
Group train travel savingsPark your car at the station
Get there hassle free, leave your car at the station and avoid those motorway jams.
Park your car at the stationEco-friendly travel
With 70% less CO2 emissions than travelling by car, trains are the responsible way to travel.
Eco-friendly travelGet £5 free
Join LNER Perks to receive £5 joining credit, plus 2% cashback for every journey.
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Pick your train seats
Choose your train seats, including which direction you would like to travel in.
Pick your seatEat at your seat
Eat warm delicious food brought right to your seat.
Eat at your seatGroup train travel savings
Travel with friends and book together and save 20%.
Group train travel savingsPark your car at the station
Get there hassle free, leave your car at the station and avoid those motorway jams.
Park your car at the stationEco-friendly travel
With 70% less CO2 emissions than travelling by car, trains are the responsible way to travel.
Eco-friendly travelGet £5 free
Join LNER Perks to receive £5 joining credit, plus 2% cashback for every journey.
Join LNER Perks
