- Distance: 39 mi
- Duration: 1h 4m
The average train between Wakefield and Manchester takes 1h 4m and the fastest train takes 1h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Wakefield to Manchester. 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 Manchester. The earliest departure is at 3:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Wakefield is at 11:18 PM which arrives into Manchester at 12:21 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Wakefield station and arriving at Manchester station. Services depart hourly, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 1h 4m.
Wakefield to Manchester train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Wakefield Kirkgate station.
Wakefield to Manchester train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Wakefield to Manchester train tickets online with TransPennine Express.
The distance between Wakefield and Manchester is 53.8 km. The road distance is 63 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £11–19 and the journey takes 1h 4m.
