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Trip Overview

The average train between Bolton and Wakefield takes 2h and the fastest train takes 1h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Bolton 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.

2h
Duration
50 mi
Distance
£17
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Bolton to Wakefield train times

Trains run hourly between Bolton and Wakefield. The earliest departure is at 12:23 AM at night, and the last departure from Bolton is at 11:25 PM which arrives into Wakefield at 7:01 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express1h 36m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express1h 24m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express1h 24m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express1h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express1h 39m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express1h 39m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express1h 39m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express1h 39m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express6h 38m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express1h 39m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express1h 39m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express1h 39m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express6h 38m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express1h 39m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express1h 39m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express1h 39m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express6h 38m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express1h 39m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express1h 39m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express1h 39m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express6h 38m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express1h 39m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express1h 39m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express1h 39m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express6h 38m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express1h 39m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express1h 39m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express1h 39m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bolton to Wakefield? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 50.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h

What companies run services between Bolton, England and Wakefield, England?

You can take a train from Bolton to Wakefield Kirkgate via Manchester Piccadilly in around 2h 4m.

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