Train Wakefield to Whaley Bridge from £23 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Wakefield and Whaley Bridge takes 2h 17m and the fastest train takes 1h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Wakefield to Whaley Bridge. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 17m
Duration: 55 mi
Distance: £23
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Wakefield to Whaley Bridge train times

Trains run hourly between Wakefield and Whaley Bridge. 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 Whaley Bridge at 9:31 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

11:33 AM → 1:34 PM
2h 1m • 1 change
12:33 PM → 2:32 PM
1h 59m • 1 change
1:32 PM → 3:34 PM
2h 2m • 1 change
2:33 PM → 4:32 PM
1h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

5:30 AM → 7:31 AM
2h 1m • 1 change
6:35 AM → 8:34 AM
1h 59m • 1 change
7:33 AM → 9:34 AM
2h 1m • 1 change
8:32 AM → 10:32 AM
2h • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

9:35 AM → 11:28 AM
1h 53m • 1 change
11:33 AM → 1:31 PM
1h 58m • 1 change
1:33 PM → 3:30 PM
1h 57m • 1 change
3:33 PM → 5:30 PM
1h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

5:30 AM → 7:31 AM
2h 1m • 1 change
6:35 AM → 8:34 AM
1h 59m • 1 change
7:33 AM → 9:34 AM
2h 1m • 1 change
8:32 AM → 10:32 AM
2h • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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