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

The cheapest way to get from Wakefield to Manchester is to drive which costs £10 - £15 and takes 57 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Wakefield to Manchester is to drive which takes 57 min and costs £10 - £15.

Is there a direct bus between Wakefield and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Wakefield station to Manchester station. However, there are services departing from Wakefield Bus Station and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Wakefield and Manchester?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Wakefield Kirkgate and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 4m.

How far is it from Wakefield to Manchester?

The distance between Wakefield and Manchester is 39 miles. The road distance is 41 miles.

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

The best way to get from Wakefield to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 1h 4m and costs £11 - £35.

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

The train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadilly takes 1h 4m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Wakefield to Manchester bus from?

Wakefield to Manchester bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Wakefield Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Wakefield to Manchester train from?

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

Train or bus from Wakefield to Manchester?

The best way to get from Wakefield to Manchester is to train which takes 1h 4m and costs £11 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £8 - £22 and takes 2h 45m.

Where does the Wakefield to Manchester bus arrive?

Wakefield to Manchester bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Where does the Wakefield to Manchester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Wakefield to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Wakefield to Manchester is 41 miles. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from Wakefield to Manchester.

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

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Wakefield to Manchester - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Wakefield to Manchester 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 Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadillytrain York - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
1h 4m
£11–35
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Wakefield Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus 110 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 171 / ...
2h 45m
£8–22
Drive 40.8 mi
1. Drive from Wakefield to Manchestercar 40.8 mi
57 min
£10–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Wakefield to Manchestertaxi 40.8 mi
57 min
£90–110

Wakefield to Manchester by train

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Distance: 39 mi
Duration: 1h 4m

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £11–35 and the journey takes 1h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wakefield Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Station via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station in around 2h 45m.

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