The average train between Congleton and Wakefield takes 2h 3m and the fastest train takes 1h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Congleton 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 Congleton and Wakefield. The earliest departure is at 7:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Congleton is at 10:32 PM which arrives into Wakefield at 12:52 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Congleton to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Congleton station and arriving at Wakefield station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.
Congleton to Wakefield train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Congleton station.
Congleton to Wakefield train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Wakefield Kirkgate station.
Book your Congleton to Wakefield train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Congleton and Wakefield is 74.8 km. The road distance is 104 km.
You can take a train from Congleton to Wakefield Kirkgate via Manchester Piccadilly in around 2h 24m.