4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester to Wakefield
Cheapest price on Sep 17
€17
Average ticket price on Sep 17
€26
Fastest journey on Sep 17
1 h 1 m
Average journey duration on Sep 17
1 h 4 m
Trains on Sep 17
9
Distance
54 km
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 €26 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €17.
On Thu, Sep 17, we found 9 trains from Manchester to Wakefield, including 4 direct services.
On Thu, Sep 17 the direct trains cover the 54 km distance in an average of 1 h 4 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 1 m .
On Thu, Sep 17 the slowest trains will take 1 h 17 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.
G89199 · G899278:57 AM1h45Manchester Victoria (MCV)10:42 AMWakefield Westgate (WKF)€171One-way1 transfer
G158318:00 AM1h01Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)9:01 AMWakefield Kirkgate (WKK)€181One-way0 transfers- C246816:00 AM1h01Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)7:01 AMWakefield Kirkgate (WKK)€181One-way0 transfers
- G157989:00 AM1h01Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)10:01 AMWakefield Kirkgate (WKK)€191One-way0 transfers
- C246857:00 AM1h01Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)8:01 AMWakefield Kirkgate (WKK)€191One-way0 transfers
- G158318:00 AM1h01Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)9:01 AMWakefield Kirkgate (WKK)€181One-way0 transfers
- C246816:00 AM1h01Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)7:01 AMWakefield Kirkgate (WKK)€181One-way0 transfers
- C246857:00 AM1h01Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)8:01 AMWakefield Kirkgate (WKK)€191One-way0 transfers
- G157989:00 AM1h01Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)10:01 AMWakefield Kirkgate (WKK)€191One-way0 transfers
- G15897+G901638:15 AM1h17Manchester Victoria (MCV)9:32 AMWakefield Westgate (WKF)€361One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus and train 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 bus, with an average ticket price of €8 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 41m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €8, while a train costs an average of €14.
Distance: 54 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€14 Average price | €8 Average price Cheapest | €13 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 50m Average total duration 1h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 41m Average total duration Fastest 1h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Wakefield:
A bus is €6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Wakefield costing on average €14.
Other travel options to Wakefield take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 20m.
Live departures
Manchester to Wakefield train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Wakefield trains for tomorrow, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C24681 | 6:00 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h01 | 7:01 AM Wakefield Kirkgate (WKK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C24388+ G07959 | 6:30 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1h21 | 7:51 AM Wakefield Westgate (WKF) | 1 transfer | |
| C24685 | 7:00 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h01 | 8:01 AM Wakefield Kirkgate (WKK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G15831 | 8:00 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h01 | 9:01 AM Wakefield Kirkgate (WKK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G15897+G90163 | 8:15 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1h17 | 9:32 AM Wakefield Westgate (WKF) | 1 transfer | |
| C24396+G07971 | On time 8:30 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1h21 | 9:51 AM Wakefield Westgate (WKF) | 1 transfer | |
| G89199 · G89927 | 8:57 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1h45 | 10:42 AM Wakefield Westgate (WKF) | 1 transfer | |
| G15798 | 9:00 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h01 | 10:01 AM Wakefield Kirkgate (WKK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G15896+G90171 | On time 9:15 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1h18 | 10:33 AM Wakefield Westgate (WKF) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester to Wakefield
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Trains from Manchester to Wakefield run on average 10 times per day, taking around 1h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €11 but you can travel from only €4 by bus.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 54 km distance in 1h 1m.
Distance 54 km |
Average train duration 1h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price €11 |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 1h 1m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 1 day |
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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.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Manchester to Wakefield
Most Manchester to Wakefield trains use the Manchester Airport to Wakefield Westgate station pair, with some services arriving at Wakefield Kirkgate. Use this guide to compare Manchester and Wakefield train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Manchester station do trains to Wakefield leave from?
Getting to Manchester Airport from Manchester city centre
Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Manchester Airport train station facilities and services
Manchester Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Airport.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Manchester Airport. ATMs are available at Manchester Airport.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Airport. Information desks are 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.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Airport: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Airport: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Airport: 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.
Getting to Manchester Victoria from Manchester city centre
Manchester Victoria train station facilities and services
Manchester Victoria has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Victoria.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Victoria.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Victoria: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Victoria: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Victoria: 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.
Getting to Manchester Piccadilly from Manchester city centre
Manchester Piccadilly train station facilities and services
Manchester Piccadilly has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Carluccio’s, Hotel Chocolat, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Costa Coffee, Pret a Manger, Upper Crust, McDonald's, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi. ATMs are there are ATM machines on the main concourse, Platform 10 and on the mezzanine level.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30, Sun: 07:00 - 22:30. Information desks are located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Piccadilly: There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly, Premier Inn Manchester City, Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly.
Which Wakefield station do trains from Manchester arrive at?
Getting to Wakefield Westgate from Wakefield city centre
Wakefield Westgate train station facilities and services
Wakefield Westgate has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Wakefield Westgate.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Wakefield Westgate.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Wakefield Westgate.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Wakefield Westgate: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Wakefield Westgate: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Wakefield Westgate: 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.
Getting to Wakefield Kirkgate from Wakefield city centre
Wakefield Kirkgate train station facilities and services
Wakefield Kirkgate has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Wakefield Kirkgate.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Wakefield Kirkgate: Parking, Taxis.
Bike and car services
Available at Wakefield Kirkgate: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Wakefield Kirkgate: 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.
Getting to Sandal & Agbrigg from Wakefield city centre
Sandal & Agbrigg is 2 km from Wakefield city centre. Public transport options include:
Sandal & Agbrigg train station facilities and services
Sandal & Agbrigg has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Sandal & Agbrigg.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Sandal & Agbrigg: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Sandal & Agbrigg: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Sandal & Agbrigg: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B station, Station is unstaffed. Disabled passengers who cannot walk very well or are in wheelchairs will find it difficult to access the station due to the steep slope up to the station platforms, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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