Madrid to Wakefield by train
Wakefield lies 1,484 km (922 mi) north of Madrid, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 11 h 23 min at the speeds typical of Spain and United Kingdom rail, over roughly 1,811 km (1,125 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Madrid | Wakefield | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Spain | United Kingdom |
| Population | 3.3 million | 109,766 |
| Elevation | 665 m (2,182 ft) | 50 m (164 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Madrid) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Stations on record | none listed | Wakefield Westgate railway station, Wakefield Kirkgate railway station |
| Postal codes | 04810–28087 | WF1–WF90 |
Clocks in Wakefield are 1 h behind Madrid right now, so a 11 h 23 min journey lands only 10 h 23 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Wakefield
Crossing from Spain into United Kingdom: money changes from the Euro to the Pound (GBP); traffic switches to the left; sockets are BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +44; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3086706.
Where to book trains from Madrid to Wakefield
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Common questions
How far is Wakefield from Madrid?
1,484 km (922 mi) in a straight line, north of Madrid; by road roughly 1,811 km (1,125 mi).
How long does it take to get from Madrid to Wakefield by train?
About 11 h 23 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Madrid and Wakefield?
Wakefield is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/London against Europe/Madrid).
What currency do I need in Wakefield?
The Pound (GBP).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.