How much does a train ticket cost from Manchester to Wakefield?

The cheapest train tickets from Manchester to Wakefield start from £12. The average price for this train route is around £38. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Manchester to Wakefield?

The average train journey time from Manchester to Wakefield is 1h 1m, covering a distance of 34 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 59m and is operated by Transpennine Express .

Which train operators serve the Manchester to Wakefield route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 4 trains available per day, including services from Transpennine Express , Northern .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Manchester to Wakefield?

The earliest train from Manchester to Wakefield departs at 07:00. And the latest train departs at 21:58.

Which is the best train operator from Manchester to Wakefield?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Northern , with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 26 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Manchester to Wakefield?

According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Transpennine Express has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

Which train operator has the most punctual service from Manchester to Wakefield?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Northern , with a punctuality rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Manchester to Wakefield?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Northern , with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Train Manchester to Wakefield from £12

Next train departures

Next departures from Manchester to Wakefield on 14 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:02	Manchester Victoria	59m	10:01	Wakefield Kirkgate	CheapestFastest
Train	09:02	Manchester Victoria	59m	10:01	Wakefield Kirkgate	No tags
Train	10:02	Manchester Victoria	59m	11:01	Wakefield Kirkgate	No tags
Train	10:02	Manchester Victoria	59m	11:01	Wakefield Kirkgate	No tags
Train	15:00	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 1m	16:01	Wakefield Kirkgate	No tags

Next departures from Manchester to Wakefield on 16 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:00	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 1m	09:01	Wakefield Kirkgate	Cheapest
Train	07:00	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 1m	08:01	Wakefield Kirkgate	Fastest
Train	07:00	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 1m	08:01	Wakefield Kirkgate	No tags
Train	08:00	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 1m	09:01	Wakefield Kirkgate	No tags
Train	15:00	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 1m	16:01	Wakefield Kirkgate	No tags

Next departures from Manchester to Wakefield on 18 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:00	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 1m	09:01	Wakefield Kirkgate	Cheapest
Train	07:00	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 1m	08:01	Wakefield Kirkgate	Fastest
Train	07:00	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 1m	08:01	Wakefield Kirkgate	No tags
Train	08:00	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 1m	09:01	Wakefield Kirkgate	No tags
Train	15:00	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 1m	16:01	Wakefield Kirkgate	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Manchester to Wakefield

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Wakefield. The journey takes about 1 hour 1 minute and with fares starting at just £12, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4train per day

1h 1mAverage duration

34 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Train	Average price£12 - £60	Average duration1h 1m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£6 - £6	Average duration50m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Transpennine Express

3.5/522 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi5

Northern

4/526 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.5

Cleanliness5

WiFi3.2

GB train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, FlixTrain, Amtrak Acela

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Manchester to Wakefield by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Manchester to Wakefield?
The cheapest train tickets from Manchester to Wakefield start from £12. The average price for this train route is around £38. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Manchester to Wakefield?
The average train journey time from Manchester to Wakefield is 1h 1m, covering a distance of 34 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 59m and is operated by Transpennine Express.
Which train operators serve the Manchester to Wakefield route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 4 trains available per day, including services from Transpennine Express, Northern.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Manchester to Wakefield?
The earliest train from Manchester to Wakefield departs at 07:00. And the latest train departs at 21:58.
Which is the best train operator from Manchester to Wakefield?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Northern, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 26 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Manchester to Wakefield?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Transpennine Express has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Manchester to Wakefield?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Northern, with a punctuality rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Manchester to Wakefield?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Northern, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/12

£12

12/12

£17

Today

£12

14/12

£16

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No data

16/12

£14

17/12

£12

18/12

£13

The cheapest trip from Manchester to Wakefield was searched and found on 11 Dec 2025 with a price of £12

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Manchester to Wakefield as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £12 to £58 for a train ticket from Manchester to Wakefield based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £12, which is on 2025-12-17.