The average train between Ormskirk and Wakefield takes 2h 48m and the fastest train takes 2h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Ormskirk 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 Ormskirk and Wakefield. The earliest departure is at 6:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ormskirk is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Wakefield at 7:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Central and take an average of 2h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Ormskirk to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Ormskirk station and arriving at Wakefield station via Liverpool Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
Ormskirk to Wakefield train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Ormskirk station.
Ormskirk to Wakefield train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Huddersfield station.
Book your Ormskirk to Wakefield train tickets online with Merseyrail and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Ormskirk and Wakefield is 92.2 km. The road distance is 135 km.
You can take a train from Ormskirk to Wakefield Kirkgate via Liverpool Central, Liverpool Lime Street, and Huddersfield in around 3h 9m.