The average train between Walkden and Wakefield takes 2h 9m and the fastest train takes 1h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Walkden to Wakefield. 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 Walkden and Wakefield. The earliest departure is at 6:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Walkden is at 11:13 PM which arrives into Wakefield at 7:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Victoria and take an average of 2h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Walkden to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Walkden station and arriving at Wakefield station via Manchester Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.
Walkden to Wakefield train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Walkden station.
Walkden to Wakefield train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Wakefield Kirkgate station.
Book your Walkden to Wakefield train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Walkden and Wakefield is 62.4 km. The road distance is 75 km.
You can take a train from Walkden to Wakefield Kirkgate via Manchester Victoria and Huddersfield in around 1h 59m.