The average train between Wakefield and Congleton takes 1h 59m and the fastest train takes 1h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Wakefield to Congleton. 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 Wakefield and Congleton. The earliest departure is at 3:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Wakefield is at 9:33 PM which arrives into Congleton at 11:24 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Wakefield to Congleton. However, there are services departing from Wakefield station and arriving at Congleton station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.
Wakefield to Congleton train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Wakefield Kirkgate station.
Wakefield to Congleton train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Congleton station.
Book your Wakefield to Congleton train tickets online with TransPennine Express and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Wakefield and Congleton is 74.8 km. The road distance is 104 km.
You can take a train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Congleton via Manchester Piccadilly in around 2h 29m.