The average train between Swinton and Wakefield takes 2h 27m and the fastest train takes 1h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from Swinton 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 Swinton and Wakefield. The earliest departure is at 6:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Swinton is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Wakefield at 7:01 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Swinton to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Swinton station and arriving at Wakefield station via Wakefield Kirkgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.
Swinton to Wakefield train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Swinton to Wakefield train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Wakefield Kirkgate station.
Book your Swinton to Wakefield train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Swinton and Wakefield is 59.8 km. The road distance is 70 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgate hourly. Tickets cost £13–24 and the journey takes 1h 1m.