The average train between Crewe and Wakefield takes 2h 5m and the fastest train takes 1h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from Crewe 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 Crewe and Wakefield. The earliest departure is at 12:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Crewe is at 10:57 PM which arrives into Wakefield at 12:52 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Crewe to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Crewe station and arriving at Wakefield station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.
Crewe to Wakefield train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Crewe station.
Crewe to Wakefield train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Wakefield Kirkgate station.
Book your Crewe to Wakefield train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Crewe and Wakefield is 90.3 km. The road distance is 112 km.
You can take a train from Crewe to Wakefield Kirkgate via Manchester Piccadilly in around 2h 24m.