Manchester Airport (MIA) to Wakefield Westgate (WKF) train with Transpennine Express

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Wakefield Westgate (WKF)

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Sep 20

Cheapest price on Sep 20

€16

Average ticket price on Sep 20

€42

Fastest journey on Sep 20

2 h 11 m

Average journey duration on Sep 20

2 h 36 m

Trains on Sep 20

4

Distance

62 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Wakefield Westgate (WKF) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Wakefield Westgate (WKF) will cost around €42 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €16.

Fast trains

On Sun, Sep 20, we found 4 trains from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Wakefield Westgate (WKF), including 4 direct services.

On Sun, Sep 20 the direct trains cover the 62 km distance in an average of 2 h 36 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 11 m .

On Sun, Sep 20 the slowest trains will take 3 h 1 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.

  • Transpennine Express
    8:50 AM2h11
    Manchester Airport (MIA)
    11:01 AMWakefield Westgate (WKF)
    161One-way
    0 transfers
  • Transpennine Express
    10:50 AM2h43
    Manchester Airport (MIA)
    1:33 PMWakefield Westgate (WKF)
    501One-way
    0 transfers
  • Transpennine Express
    8:44 AM2h29
    Manchester Airport (MIA)
    11:13 AMWakefield Westgate (WKF)
    511One-way
    0 transfers
  • Transpennine Express
    7:02 AM3h01
    Manchester Airport (MIA)
    10:03 AMWakefield Westgate (WKF)
    511One-way
    0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Manchester Airport (MIA) to Wakefield Westgate (WKF)

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Wakefield Westgate (WKF) 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 train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 58m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €8, while a train costs an average of €28.

Distance: 38 miles (62 km)

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Driving

€28

Average price

€8

Average price

Cheapest

€16

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

1h 58m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 28m

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30m

Additional time*

2h 32m

Average total duration

2h 2m

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30m

Additional time*

1h 10m

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Direct Options

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Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Wakefield Westgate (WKF) is a bus with an average price of €8.

This is compared to other travel options from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Wakefield Westgate (WKF):

A bus is €20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Wakefield Westgate (WKF) costing on average €28.

The fastest way to travel from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Wakefield Westgate (WKF) is by train with an average journey time of 1h 28m.

Other travel options to Wakefield Westgate (WKF) take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 2m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Manchester Airport (MIA) and Wakefield Westgate (WKF) including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Wakefield Westgate (WKF) among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around €28 compared to roughly €16 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-12.22. The journey takes 1h 28m versus 1h 10m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

Live departures

Manchester Airport (MIA) to Wakefield Westgate (WKF) train times

The table below shows live departures for Manchester Airport (MIA) to Wakefield Westgate (WKF) trains for today, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
Transpennine ExpressG15936+London North Eastern RailwayC02154
Delayed
3:42 AM 4:07 AMManchester Airport (MIA)
2h09
6:16 AM Wakefield Westgate (WKF)
1 transfer
Transpennine ExpressG16230+London North Eastern RailwayC02156
On time
4:28 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
2h23
6:51 AM Wakefield Westgate (WKF)
1 transfer
Northern RailG89540+Transpennine ExpressG15944+London North Eastern RailwayG07951
On time
4:48 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
2h23
7:11 AM Wakefield Westgate (WKF)
2 transfers
Transpennine ExpressN60886 · G15851+London North Eastern RailwayC02162
On time
5:40 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
2h41
8:21 AM Wakefield Westgate (WKF)
2 transfers
Northern RailG89542+Transpennine ExpressG15851+London North Eastern RailwayC02162
On time
5:48 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
2h33
8:21 AM Wakefield Westgate (WKF)
2 transfers
Transpennine ExpressW85167 · C24585+Northern RailG90172
On time
8:04 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
2h28
10:32 AM Wakefield Westgate (WKF)
2 transfers
Transpennine ExpressN60935 · P00051+Northern RailP23913
On time
8:44 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
2h20
11:04 AM Wakefield Westgate (WKF)
2 transfers
Northern RailG89564+Transpennine ExpressG15985+London North Eastern RailwayC02146
On time
8:48 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
2h33
11:21 AM Wakefield Westgate (WKF)
2 transfers
Transpennine ExpressW85169 · C24590+Northern RailG90180
On time
9:04 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
2h28
11:32 AM Wakefield Westgate (WKF)
2 transfers
Transpennine ExpressN60884 · C24497+London North Eastern RailwayC02139
On time
9:44 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
2h37
12:21 PM Wakefield Westgate (WKF)
2 transfers
Northern RailG89573+Transpennine ExpressG15994+London North Eastern RailwayC02139
On time
9:48 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
2h33
12:21 PM Wakefield Westgate (WKF)
2 transfers
Transpennine ExpressW85176 · C03169+Northern RailG90187
On time
10:04 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
2h28
12:32 PM Wakefield Westgate (WKF)
2 transfers
Transpennine ExpressN60883 · G16307+London North Eastern RailwayC02141
On time
10:44 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
2h37
1:21 PM Wakefield Westgate (WKF)
2 transfers
Transpennine ExpressW85181 · C01245+Northern RailG90193
On time
11:04 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
2h31
1:35 PM Wakefield Westgate (WKF)
2 transfers
Transpennine ExpressN60882 · G16314+London North Eastern RailwayC02118
On time
11:44 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
2h37
2:21 PM Wakefield Westgate (WKF)
2 transfers
Northern RailG89589+Transpennine ExpressC24907+London North Eastern RailwayC02118
On time
11:48 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
2h33
2:21 PM Wakefield Westgate (WKF)
2 transfers

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Wakefield Westgate (WKF)

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Trains from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Wakefield Westgate (WKF) run on average 10 times per day, taking around 1h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €24 but you can travel from only €5 by bus.

The earliest train runs at 07:48, the last at 09:29. The fastest train covers the 38 miles (62 km) distance in 1h 17m.

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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €5
Distance
38 miles (62 km)
Average train duration
1h 28m
Cheapest ticket price
€24
Trains per day
10
Fastest train
1h 17m
First train
7:48 AM
Last train
9:29 AM
Cheapest Month
Nov
Cheapest Day
Wed
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Jul - Sep
Busiest Day
Wed
Least Busy Day
Tue
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €5

Train companies: Transpennine Express from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Wakefield Westgate (WKF) trainsTranspennine Express trains will get you between Manchester Airport (MIA) and Wakefield Westgate (WKF) from €5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

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 Transpennine Express Duration
1h 17m
Cheapest Transpennine Express Price
€24
Transpennine Express frequency
10 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

FAQs: Trains from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Wakefield Westgate (WKF)

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Wakefield Westgate (WKF) 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 Westgate (WKF), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Train ticket prices from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Wakefield Westgate (WKF) can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at €24, while the average price is around €28.
The train from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Wakefield Westgate (WKF) takes 1h 17m and runs 10 per day.
The first train from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Wakefield Westgate (WKF) leaves at 7:48 AM.
The distance by train from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Wakefield Westgate (WKF) is 38 miles (62 km).
The last train from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Wakefield Westgate (WKF) leaves at 9:29 AM.
There is no high speed train available from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Wakefield Westgate (WKF).
There is no direct train service currently available from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Wakefield Westgate (WKF).
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Wakefield Westgate (WKF).
The cheapest way to get from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Wakefield Westgate (WKF) is by bus, with a cost of around €5.
The train journey from Manchester Airport to Wakefield Westgate offers a mix of urban and countryside views. Passengers can enjoy glimpses of the Pennines and some picturesque landscapes, although much of the route passes through industrial and suburban areas.
Yes, a day trip from Manchester Airport to Wakefield Westgate is feasible. The journey takes 1h 17m, with a distance of 38 miles (62 km), and there are 6 trains per day.
Yes, you can take the train from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Wakefield Westgate (WKF).
Since neither Manchester Airport (MIA) nor Wakefield Westgate (WKF) are in the Schengen Area, passport requirements depend on the specific immigration rules of United Kingdom and United Kingdom. Entry and visa requirements can be subject to change. For the latest information, check with your destination's embassy or consulate.
Popular day trips by train from Wakefield Westgate (WKF) include Leeds, Sheffield, Thurnscoe, Derby, Doncaster.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Wakefield Westgate (WKF) among Omio's users.
Items not allowed on trains typically include hazardous materials such as explosives, flammable liquids, corrosive substances, and illegal drugs. Additionally, large or bulky items that may obstruct aisles or emergency exits, as well as pets without proper carriers, may be restricted. Specific prohibited items can vary by train operator and region, so please check the rules for your particular journey.
Yes, rail passes such as the BritRail Pass are valid on most trains within the United Kingdom, offering unlimited travel on participating train operators for a set period.
The currency used in the United Kingdom is the British Pound Sterling (GBP). For travelers, using a card is generally more convenient and widely accepted, especially in cities and for transportation tickets, though carrying some cash can be useful for small purchases or in rural areas.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

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Popular train stations from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Wakefield Westgate (WKF)

Most Manchester Airport (MIA) to Wakefield Westgate (WKF) trains use the Manchester Airport to Wakefield Kirkgate station pair. Use this guide to compare Manchester Airport (MIA) and Wakefield Westgate (WKF) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Manchester
Arrival train stations in Wakefield
Manchester AirportManchester Airport station, Malaga Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M90 3RRWifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Manchester Airport from Manchester city centre

Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainLiverpool Lime Street - Manchester Airport, Manchester Piccadilly - Crewe, Blackpool North - Manchester Airport, Barrow-in-Furness - Manchester Airport, Windermere - Manchester Airport, Manchester Piccadilly - Wilmslow, Manchester Piccadilly - Manchester Airport, Millom - Manchester Airport, Lancaster - Manchester Airport, Manchester Oxford Road - Manchester Airport, Corkickle - Manchester Airport, Preston - Manchester Airport · 17m · €5 · every ~9 min
BusUk980, Uk076, Uk074, Uk072, Ukn23 · 30m · €1 · every ~2 min
43, 103 · 1h 2m · €2 · every ~29 min
43, 103 · 1h 6m · €2 · every ~29 min
TramNavy Line · 51m · €4 · every ~16 min
Navy Line · 54m · €4 · every ~8 min

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.

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