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Dronfield to Wakefield Train prices and times

Looking to travel from Dronfield to Wakefield? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as AU$4.20, with average prices for this route around AU$4.20.

To get the best deals, we recommend buying in advance and researching alternatives such as split tickets.

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Departure	Arrival	Operator	Find Tickets
23:52 9 hours 28 minutes, Changes required Dronfield	09:20 +1 Wakefield Westgate		Find Tickets
23:52 9 hours 33 minutes, Changes required Dronfield	09:25 +1 Paris		Find Tickets

Dronfield to Wakefield Train Route Details

First train

06:33

Last train

23:52

Departure station

Dronfield

Arrival station

Wakefield

Journey time

43 minutes

Distance

43 km

Price

AU$4.20*

Train operators

CrossCountry, Northern, East Midlands Railway

How to book cheap train tickets from Dronfield to Wakefield

Traveling in off-peak train times

We recommend buying train tickets from Dronfield to Wakefield during off-peak hours. These times are usually before 06:30, between 09:30 and 16:00, and after 19:00 on weekdays, as well as all day on weekends and bank holidays. Choosing Off-Peak train tickets means benefiting from cheaper fares and less crowded trains, making your journey more enjoyable.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

With a Railcard, you can save up to 1/3 on most rail fares. There are different types of Railcards available, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard, each catering to specific groups of travelers. You can discover more about Railcards here.

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Dronfield to Wakefield, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Dronfield to Wakefield ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group, be sure to check out group travel discounts. Many train companies offer a ⅓ off standard fares for groups of three to nine people, making traveling from Dronfield to Wakefield more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Dronfield to Wakefield train ticket types

Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with their own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:

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Dronfield to Wakefield Train prices and times

Dronfield to Wakefield Train Route Details