The average train between Liverpool and Wakefield takes 2h 5m and the fastest train takes 1h 43m. There is an hourly train service from Liverpool 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 Liverpool and Wakefield. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Liverpool is at 10:53 PM which arrives into Wakefield at 8:21 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 Liverpool to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Liverpool station and arriving at Wakefield station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.
Liverpool to Wakefield train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.
Liverpool to Wakefield train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Leeds station.
Book your Liverpool to Wakefield train tickets online with TransPennine Express, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Liverpool and Wakefield is 102.4 km. The road distance is 134 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Leeds hourly. Tickets cost £25–45 and the journey takes 1h 24m. Northern Trains Limited also services this route 4 times a week.
