The average train between Wakefield and Ormskirk takes 3h 2m and the fastest train takes 2h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Wakefield to Ormskirk. 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 Ormskirk. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wakefield is at 7:33 PM which arrives into Ormskirk at 10:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Huddersfield and take an average of 3h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Wakefield to Ormskirk? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Wakefield to Ormskirk. However, there are services departing from Wakefield station and arriving at Ormskirk station via Liverpool Lime Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
Wakefield to Ormskirk train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Huddersfield station.
Wakefield to Ormskirk train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Ormskirk station.
Book your Wakefield to Ormskirk train tickets online with TransPennine Express and Merseyrail.
The distance between Wakefield and Ormskirk is 92.2 km. The road distance is 135 km.
You can take a train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Ormskirk via Huddersfield, Liverpool Lime Street, and Liverpool Central in around 2h 46m.