The average train between Widnes and Wakefield takes 2h 26m and the fastest train takes 1h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Widnes 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 Widnes and Wakefield. The earliest departure is at 12:32 AM at night, and the last departure from Widnes is at 10:30 PM which arrives into Wakefield at 10:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Lime Street and take an average of 2h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Widnes to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Widnes station and arriving at Wakefield station via Huddersfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.
Widnes to Wakefield train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.
Widnes to Wakefield train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Huddersfield station.
Book your Widnes to Wakefield train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, TransPennine Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Widnes and Wakefield is 89.2 km. The road distance is 135 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Huddersfield hourly. Tickets cost £20–35 and the journey takes 1h 2m.