The average train between Wakefield and Liverpool takes 2h 7m and the fastest train takes 1h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Wakefield to Liverpool. 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 Liverpool. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wakefield is at 11:18 PM which arrives into Liverpool at 10:46 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Wakefield to Liverpool. However, there are services departing from Wakefield station and arriving at Liverpool station via Huddersfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.
Wakefield to Liverpool train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Wakefield Kirkgate station.
Wakefield to Liverpool train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.
Book your Wakefield to Liverpool train tickets online with TransPennine Express.
The distance between Wakefield and Liverpool is 102.4 km. The road distance is 114 km.
You can take a train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Liverpool Lime Street via Huddersfield in around 1h 51m.