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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: June 18 at
    Departure city: Manchester
    Departure location: Manchester Piccadilly
    Arrival time: June 18 at
    Destination city: Wakefield
    Destination location: Wakefield Kirkgate
    Operated by: Transpennine ExpressTranspennine Express
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: June 18 at
    Departure city: Manchester
    Departure location: Manchester Victoria
    Arrival time: June 18 at
    Destination city: Wakefield
    Destination location: Wakefield Kirkgate
    Operated by: Transpennine ExpressTranspennine Express
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 18 at
    Departure city: Manchester
    Departure location: Manchester Piccadilly
    Arrival time: June 18 at
    Destination city: Wakefield
    Destination location: Wakefield Kirkgate
    Operated by: Transpennine ExpressTranspennine Express
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 18 at
    Departure city: Manchester
    Departure location: Manchester Victoria
    Arrival time: June 18 at
    Destination city: Wakefield
    Destination location: Wakefield Kirkgate
    Operated by: Transpennine ExpressTranspennine Express
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 18 at
    Departure city: Manchester
    Departure location: Manchester Victoria
    Arrival time: June 18 at
    Destination city: Wakefield
    Destination location: Wakefield Kirkgate
    Operated by: Transpennine ExpressTranspennine Express
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Manchester to Wakefield.

Train
Average Price$16 - $57Average Duration1h 1m
1kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Carpool
Average Price$8 - $8Average Duration50m
2kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Manchester to Wakefield

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Wakefield. The journey takes about 1 hour 1 minute and with fares starting at just $16, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5.625train per day
1h 1mAverage Duration
$16Cheapest ticket
1kgCO₂ emissions

Train Manchester to Wakefield: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$46
Average train trip duration1h 1m
Number of daily trains5
Earliest train departure7:00am
Distance34 miles (54 km)
Latest train departure5:00pm

Manchester to Wakefield Train

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

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Manchester to Wakefield was searched and found on Jun 19, 2025 with a price of $16

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 $16 to $54 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 $16 which is on 2025-06-19.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Manchester to Wakefield is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Wakefield you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

By choosing the train between Manchester and Wakefield, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Manchester to Wakefield while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

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Train from Wakefield to Manchester

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