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Trip Overview

The average train between Wakefield and Congleton takes 1h 59m and the fastest train takes 1h 50m. 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.

1h 59m
Duration
64 mi
Distance
£23
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Wakefield to Congleton train times

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 10:33 PM which arrives into Congleton at 6:22 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited7h 49m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 50m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 51m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 51m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 24m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 50m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 51m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 24m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 50m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 51m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 24m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 50m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 51m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 24m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 50m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 51m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 50m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 51m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 51m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 51m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Wakefield to Congleton? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Wakefield to Congleton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 64.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 59m

What companies run services between Wakefield, England and Congleton, England?

You can take a train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Congleton via Manchester Piccadilly in around 2h 27m.

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