- Distance: 39 mi
- Duration: 1h
The average train between Manchester and Wakefield takes 1h and the fastest train takes 56 min. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester 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 Manchester and Wakefield. The earliest departure is at 12:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 9:57 PM which arrives into Wakefield at 10:58 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Manchester station and arriving at Wakefield station. Services depart hourly, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 1h.
Manchester to Wakefield train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Wakefield train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Wakefield Kirkgate station.
Book your Manchester to Wakefield train tickets online with TransPennine Express.
The distance between Manchester and Wakefield is 53.8 km. The road distance is 63 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgate hourly. Tickets cost £14–24 and the journey takes 1h 1m.
