The average train between Wilmslow and Wakefield takes 1h 51m and the fastest train takes 1h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Wilmslow 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 Wilmslow and Wakefield. The earliest departure is at 6:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wilmslow is at 11:38 PM which arrives into Wakefield at 7:01 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Wilmslow to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Wilmslow station and arriving at Wakefield station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 51m.
Wilmslow to Wakefield train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Wilmslow station.
Wilmslow to Wakefield train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Wakefield Kirkgate station.
Book your Wilmslow to Wakefield train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Wilmslow and Wakefield is 62.6 km. The road distance is 82 km.
You can take a train from Wilmslow to Wakefield Kirkgate via Manchester Piccadilly in around 2h 10m.