The average train between Altrincham and Wakefield takes 2h 20m and the fastest train takes 1h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Altrincham to Wakefield. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Altrincham and Wakefield. The earliest departure is at 6:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Altrincham is at 11:54 PM which arrives into Wakefield at 7:01 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Altrincham to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Altrincham station and arriving at Wakefield station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
Altrincham to Wakefield train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Altrincham station.
Altrincham to Wakefield train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Wakefield Kirkgate station.
Book your Altrincham to Wakefield train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Altrincham and Wakefield is 65.1 km. The road distance is 86 km.
You can take a train from Altrincham to Wakefield Kirkgate via Manchester Piccadilly in around 2h 11m.