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The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester to Wakefield
Showing times and prices for Dec 21
Cheapest price
€6
Average price
€8
Fastest journey
1 h 5 m
Average duration
1 h 38 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
54 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester to Wakefield is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to Wakefield will cost around €8 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €6.
Fast trains
Of the 5 trains that leave Manchester for Wakefield on Sun, Dec 21, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Dec 21 the direct trains cover the 54 km distance in an average of 1 h 38 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 5 m .
On Sun, Dec 21 the slowest trains will take 1 h 54 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
07:52AM1h54
Manchester09:46AMWakefield
€61One-way
0 transfers
08:20AM2h10
Manchester10:30AMWakefield
€81One-way
0 transfers
07:29AM1h57
Manchester09:26AMWakefield
€81One-way
0 transfers
07:53AM1h45
Manchester09:38AMWakefield
€91One-way
0 transfers
07:54AM1h44
Manchester09:38AMWakefield
€91One-way
0 transfers
07:58PM1h05
Manchester09:03PMWakefield
€191One-way
0 transfers
06:20PM1h43
Manchester08:03PMWakefield
€201One-way
0 transfers
07:54AM1h44
Manchester09:38AMWakefield
€91One-way
0 transfers
07:53AM1h45
Manchester09:38AMWakefield
€91One-way
0 transfers
07:52AM1h54
Manchester09:46AMWakefield
€61One-way
0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Manchester to Wakefield
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Wakefield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €2. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 13m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €2, and a bus costs an average of €5.
Distance: 54 km
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€12 Average price Cheapest | €17 Average price |
1h 51m Average total duration 1h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 43m Average total duration Fastest 1h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Manchester to Wakefield train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Wakefield trains for today, Saturday, December 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 5:28 AM
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:55 AM Manchester | 1h47 | 9:42 AM Wakefield | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:55 AM Manchester | 1h47 | 11:42 AM Wakefield | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:57 AM Manchester | 1h45 | 11:42 AM Wakefield | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Manchester to Wakefield?
The best time to book your train from Manchester to Wakefield is 3 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Manchester to Wakefield route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Manchester to Wakefield per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Manchester to Wakefield.
Trains
from €24Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester to Wakefield
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Manchester to Wakefield run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €2 if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 54 km distance in 1h 1m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 54 km |
Average train duration 1h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price €2 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 1h 1m |
First train 00:02 |
Last train 23:58 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Train companies: Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express, first_transpennine_express from Manchester to Wakefield trainsNorthern Rail (3), TransPennine Express, first_transpennine_express trains will get you between Manchester and Wakefield from €2. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Northern Rail (3)
About
Northern Trains is a publicly owned train operating company in the United Kingdom, headquartered in York. It runs local and commuter services across the north of England, connecting regions including the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire, and the Humber coastline. As part of the National Rail network, Northern operates under a coordinated fare and ticketing system alongside other UK train companies.Ticket types include Advance, Off-Peak, Anytime Day, single, return, and season tickets, with only one class option available: Standard. Onboard amenities may include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and refreshments on select services. Popular routes include connections between major northern cities such as Manchester, Liverpool, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 43m
Cheapest Price
€5
Northern Rail (3) frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
See refund policy for ticket types
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on most services with drinks and snacks. Some stations have cafes and shops
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available but not mandatory. Free of charge when booking advance tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, passenger assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
TransPennine Express
About
Transpennine Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from Manchester and Liverpool to Scotland, the North East and Yorkshire. It offers a range of services, including express, regional and local trains. Express trains are the fastest, with journey times of up to three hours. Regional trains are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Local trains are the slowest, but offer the most stops. Transpennine Express offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, group and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Transpennine Express are Manchester to Edinburgh, Liverpool to Leeds and Manchester to York. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 1m
Cheapest Price
€13
TransPennine Express frequency
6 a day
Luggage included
2 large items and 1 small hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if service is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks, plus a small selection of hot and cold food items
Seat reservation
Seat reservations are free of charge and recommended for busy routes
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance booking service
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
first_transpennine_express
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 1m
Cheapest Price
€32
first_transpennine_express frequency
12 a day
FAQs: Trains from Manchester to Wakefield
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to Wakefield by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Wakefield, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Cheap train tickets from Manchester to Wakefield can start from as little as €5 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Manchester to Wakefield is €13; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Manchester to Wakefield train time is 1 h 1 min covering the 53 km long journey, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Manchester to Wakefield leaves at 00: 02. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The last train from Manchester to Wakefield leaves at 23: 55.
There are 6 trains a day from Manchester to Wakefield which require at least one change with Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express, east_midlands_trains or first_transpennine_express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.
For the best Manchester to Wakefield train to buy, you can travel safely and comfortably with Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express, east_midlands_trains or first_transpennine_express. However, it's always good to check all possible train providers with services from Manchester to Wakefield to compare what amenities they may offer.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 23: 55.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Manchester Piccadilly, which is located around 0.5 miles (767 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Wakefield Kirkgate, located 0.9 miles (1.5 km) away from the city centre.
A day trip to Wakefield from Manchester is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 1 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from Manchester to Wakefield by train is April.
You have options as you can travel between Manchester and Wakefield 2 different ways: train or coach.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Manchester to Wakefield
Manchester
Wakefield
The major train station for departures in Manchester is Manchester Victoria. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Manchester Victoria for your trip from Manchester to Wakefield.
Amenities at train station
Parking
Dining
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rentalinformation
Address
Manchester Victoria station, Station Approach, Todd Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M3 1WY
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:30 - 22:00 Sunday 08:00 - 22:15
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - Step free access around the whole station via use of lifts between platforms 3-6, connection with Manchester Metrolink using ramps
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards Located near the ticket office.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: A key is available in the Duty's Manager's office.
- Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: on platform and approach
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transit options for Manchester Victoria
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick up point is on Station Approach (M3 1WY) directly outside the station main entrance, outside the M & S shop.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
ShoppingParkingDining
ATMAccessibilityWCTicket OfficeBike Parking
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 06:30 - 22:30
Distance to city center
13 kmShopping
- Type of shops available: Passport Photo Booth
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: re Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance from Meeting Point 1 (adjacent to the Station Booking Office) and throughout the railway station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Customers requiring assistance to access other services or to connect with terminals should request this from their airline or Manchester Airport Group. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible public telephones: In the station cafe on platforms 2 and 3
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts. The Ladies toilets are located at the end of Platform 3. The Gents toilets are located at the end of Platform 2. The National key toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: No cycle storage
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: ,Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 107 2149
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transit options for Manchester Airport
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail Replacement bus services depart from stands L & M of the adjacent Bus Station which is situated close to the ticket office.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
LockersParkingDiningATM
TaxisAccessibilityWCHotelTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
Wifi
- Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi.
Lockers
- Operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Dining
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Carluccio’s
- Hotel Chocolat
- Starbucks
- The Pasty Shop
- Costa Coffee
- Pret a Manger
- Upper Crust
- McDonald's
- & more
Accessibility
- There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Hotel
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly
- Premier Inn Manchester City
- Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly
Ticket Office
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
Information Desk
- Located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
Public transit options for Manchester Piccadilly
- Bus lines: 1, 2, 3, 147
- Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales
The major train station for arrivals in Wakefield is Wakefield Kirkgate. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Wakefield Kirkgate for your journey to Wakefield from Manchester.
Wakefield Kirkgate
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityHotelLost and Found OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Parking
- Car Park: Carpark is now open as of 29th August 2015
Accessibility
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - Scooter Friendly Station - Station is unstaffed. However no access problems for mobility impaired or elderly customers as the access to the platforms is via ramped subway.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: in the station car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transit options for Wakefield Kirkgate
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off outside the station entrance.
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotel
LoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 19:00 Saturday 07:00 - 19:00 Sunday 09:00 - 16:00
Parking
- Car Park: Forecourt
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: A small number are accessible, therefore advance notification (via station) ensures they are available when required
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1 and in the Waiting Room on Platform 2. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from the Station Management Office on the Main Concourse.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from the Station Management Office on the Main Concourse.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: This station has heated waiting rooms available. Seating is available at an accessible height in the waiting room and on platforms Platform 2. There is a 1st Class waiting room on platform 1. Open hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 21:00. Saturday 05:00 - 20:30. Sunday 08:00 - 21:00
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Front of station
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transit options for Wakefield Westgate
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stop (W9) in the short-stay car park.
Outwood
Amenities at train station
ParkingAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Distance to city center
3 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B station,
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transit options for Outwood
- Onward travel information: Nearest services contact Bus Line 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stops on Lingwell Gate Lane WF1 2NX, North and South of the junction with Grand Stand Rd.
- Metro: 0113 245 7676
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