The average train between Runcorn and Wakefield takes 2h 25m and the fastest train takes 1h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Runcorn 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 Runcorn and Wakefield. The earliest departure is at 12:32 AM at night, and the last departure from Runcorn is at 8:10 PM which arrives into Wakefield at 10:57 PM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Lime Street and take an average of 2h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Runcorn to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Runcorn station and arriving at Wakefield station via Huddersfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
Runcorn to Wakefield train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.
Runcorn to Wakefield train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Huddersfield station.
Book your Runcorn to Wakefield train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, TransPennine Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Runcorn and Wakefield is 90 km. The road distance is 135 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Huddersfield hourly. Tickets cost £20–35 and the journey takes 1h 2m.