How to travel from Manchester to Wakefield

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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

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€17

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1h 51m

Average total duration

1h 21m

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from Manchester to Wakefield

How to get from Manchester to Wakefield by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Manchester to Wakefield is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

National Express
08:00PM3h50
Manchester
11:50PMWakefield
191One-way
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National Express
08:00PM3h50
Manchester
11:50PMWakefield
191One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
08:00PM3h50
Manchester
11:50PMWakefield
191One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Manchester to Wakefield

Travel to Wakefield easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Manchester to Wakefield.

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There are 2 options to travel between Manchester and Wakefield including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Manchester to Wakefield is a train with an average price of €2.

This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Wakefield:

A train is €3 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Manchester to Wakefield costing on average €5.

The fastest way to travel from Manchester to Wakefield is by bus with an average journey time of 1h 10m.

Other travel options to Wakefield take longer:

Train takes on average 1h 1m.

The Manchester to Wakefield distance is approximately 54 km.
The average frequency per day from Manchester to Wakefield is:
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Wakefield as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Manchester to Wakefield:
  • Trains mostly depart from Manchester Victoria (MCV) and arrive in Wakefield Kirkgate (WKK).
  • Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Coach Station and arrive in Wakefield, Cathedral Retail Pk.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Manchester to Wakefield, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express, first_transpennine_express to go to Wakefield by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Megabus to go to Wakefield by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Manchester to Wakefield with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct trains per day with TransPennine Express, first_transpennine_express.
  • 0 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Megabus.
Omio customers who travel from Manchester to Wakefield often also extend their vacation to go to London Kings Cross (KGX), London, Leeds, York, Birmingham. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Wakefield and these popular destinations at a great price.

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