What is the cheapest way to get from Manchester to Wakefield?

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Wakefield is to bus which costs £6 - £10 and takes 1h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Manchester to Wakefield?

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Wakefield is to drive which takes 58 min and costs £9 - £15.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Wakefield?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Wakefield station. However, there are services departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Wakefield Bus Station via Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Wakefield?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Wakefield Kirkgate. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 1m.

How far is it from Manchester to Wakefield?

The distance between Manchester and Wakefield is 39 miles. The road distance is 41.4 miles.

How do I travel from Manchester to Wakefield without a car?

The best way to get from Manchester to Wakefield without a car is to train which takes 1h 1m and costs £11 - £35.

How long does it take to get from Manchester to Wakefield?

The train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgate takes 1h 1m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Wakefield bus from?

Manchester to Wakefield bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Wakefield train from?

Manchester to Wakefield train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Manchester to Wakefield?

The best way to get from Manchester to Wakefield is to train which takes 1h 1m and costs £11 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £6 - £10 and takes 1h 55m.

Where does the Manchester to Wakefield bus arrive?

Manchester to Wakefield bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where does the Manchester to Wakefield train arrive?

Manchester to Wakefield train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Wakefield Kirkgate station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Wakefield?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Wakefield is 41 miles. It takes approximately 58 min to drive from Manchester to Wakefield.

How do I get a train ticket from Manchester to Wakefield?

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Where can I stay near Wakefield?

There are 2057+ hotels available in Wakefield.

Manchester to Wakefield - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Manchester to Wakefield by train, bus, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain Manchester Piccadilly - York / ...
1h 1m
£11–35
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus Uk073 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Wakefield Bus Stationbus 110 / ...
1h 55m
£6–9
Drive 41.1 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Wakefieldcar 41.1 mi
58 min
£10–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Manchester to Wakefieldtaxi 41.1 mi
58 min
£90–110
Train, line 268 bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Bradford Interchangetrain Manchester Victoria - Leeds / ...
2. Take the bus from Bradford Interchange Bus Station to Union Street Jbus 268
2h 43m
£9–27

Manchester to Wakefield by train

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Distance: 39 mi
Duration: 1h 1m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Wakefield, England?

TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgate hourly. Tickets cost £11–35 and the journey takes 1h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Wakefield Bus Station via Leeds City Bus Station in around 1h 55m.

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