Wakefield Westgate (WKF) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train with Transpennine Express

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Wakefield Westgate (WKF) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Sep 17

Cheapest price on Sep 17

€36

Average ticket price on Sep 17

€36

Fastest journey on Sep 17

1 h 32 m

Average journey duration on Sep 17

1 h 32 m

Trains on Sep 17

13

Distance

53 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Wakefield Westgate (WKF) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) will cost around €36 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €36.

Fast trains

It's difficult to get from Wakefield Westgate (WKF) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) without transferring at least once.

  • London North Eastern RailwayC02149+Transpennine ExpressW85248
    8:37 AM1h33
    Wakefield Westgate (WKF)
    10:10 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    361One-way
    1 transfer
  • London North Eastern RailwayC02128+Transpennine ExpressC24980 · C24759
    8:05 PM1h34
    Wakefield Westgate (WKF)
    9:39 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    361One-way
    2 transfers
  • London North Eastern RailwayC02088+Transpennine ExpressW85310
    5:36 PM1h34
    Wakefield Westgate (WKF)
    7:10 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    361One-way
    1 transfer
  • London North Eastern RailwayC02129+Transpennine ExpressW85292
    3:35 PM1h35
    Wakefield Westgate (WKF)
    5:10 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    361One-way
    1 transfer
  • Transpennine ExpressC24593+Northern RailP23927
    12:17 PM1h32
    Wakefield Westgate (WKF)
    1:49 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    361One-way
    1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Wakefield Westgate (WKF) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wakefield Westgate (WKF) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €17 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 51m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €17, while a train costs an average of €35.

Distance: 32 miles (53 km)

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Driving

€35

Average price

€17

Average price

Cheapest

€13

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

1h 51m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 21m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2h 42m

Average total duration

2h 12m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 8m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Transpennine Express

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National Express

Most popular bus company

Your own car or car rental

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Wakefield Westgate (WKF) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) is a bus with an average price of €17.

This is compared to other travel options from Wakefield Westgate (WKF) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN):

A bus is €18 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Wakefield Westgate (WKF) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) costing on average €35.

The fastest way to travel from Wakefield Westgate (WKF) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) is by train with an average journey time of 1h 21m.

Other travel options to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 12m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Wakefield Westgate (WKF) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Wakefield Westgate (WKF) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 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 €35 compared to roughly €13 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-22.28. The journey takes 1h 21m versus 1h 8m 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

Wakefield Westgate (WKF) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train times

The table below shows live departures for Wakefield Westgate (WKF) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trains for tomorrow, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
Transpennine ExpressG15889+Northern RailP238686:14 AM Wakefield Westgate (WKF)
1h35
7:49 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)1 transfer
Transpennine ExpressG16141+Northern RailG902896:28 AM Wakefield Westgate (WKF)
1h42
8:10 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)1 transfer
Transpennine ExpressG15894+Northern RailP23886
Delayed
7:45 AM 8:17 AMWakefield Westgate (WKF)
1h32
9:49 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1 transfer
London North Eastern RailwayC02149+Transpennine ExpressW852488:37 AM Wakefield Westgate (WKF)
1h33
10:10 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)1 transfer
Transpennine ExpressC24587+Northern RailC32712
Delayed
10:45 AM 11:16 AMWakefield Westgate (WKF)
1h33
12:49 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1 transfer
Transpennine ExpressC24593+Northern RailP23927
Delayed
11:45 AM 12:17 PMWakefield Westgate (WKF)
1h32
1:49 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1 transfer
Transpennine ExpressC24605+Northern RailP23949
Delayed
1:45 PM 2:17 PMWakefield Westgate (WKF)
1h32
3:49 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1 transfer
Transpennine ExpressC24610+Northern RailP23958
Delayed
2:45 PM 3:16 PMWakefield Westgate (WKF)
1h33
4:49 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1 transfer
London North Eastern RailwayC02129+Transpennine ExpressW852923:35 PM Wakefield Westgate (WKF)
1h35
5:10 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)1 transfer
Transpennine ExpressC24623+Northern RailP23969
Delayed
4:45 PM 5:16 PMWakefield Westgate (WKF)
1h33
6:49 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1 transfer
London North Eastern RailwayC02088+Transpennine ExpressW853105:36 PM Wakefield Westgate (WKF)
1h34
7:10 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)1 transfer
London North Eastern RailwayC02128+Transpennine ExpressC24980 · C247598:05 PM Wakefield Westgate (WKF)
1h34
9:39 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)2 transfers
Transpennine ExpressC24641+Northern RailG899938:11 PM Wakefield Westgate (WKF)
1h38
9:49 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)1 transfer

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Transpennine Express as well as Northern Rail offer trains services from Wakefield Westgate (WKF) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Wakefield Westgate (WKF) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).

Why book with Omio vs Transpennine Express?

  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Transpennine Express, but also compare tickets for the likes of Northern Rail to find the best option for your trip from Wakefield Westgate (WKF) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
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  • Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Transpennine Express with all available travel options, which are train and bus to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Wakefield Westgate (WKF) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).

Why book with Omio over Wanderu or Trip?

  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Northern Rail to find the best option for your trip from Wakefield Westgate (WKF) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
  • Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Wakefield Westgate (WKF) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).

Journey information

Overview: Train from Wakefield Westgate (WKF) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

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Trains from Wakefield Westgate (WKF) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) run on average 2 times per day, taking around 1h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €19 but you can travel from only €14 by bus.

The earliest train runs at 07:37, the last at 13:40. The fastest train covers the 32 miles (53 km) distance in 1h 3m.

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 €14
Distance
32 miles (53 km)
Average train duration
1h 21m
Cheapest ticket price
€19
Trains per day
2
Fastest train
1h 3m
First train
7:37 AM
Last train
1:40 PM
Cheapest Month
Jun
Cheapest Day
Tue
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Sun
Least Busy Day
Sat
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 €14

Train companies: Transpennine Express, Northern Rail from Wakefield Westgate (WKF) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trainsTranspennine Express, Northern Rail trains will get you between Wakefield Westgate (WKF) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) from €19. 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 3m
Cheapest Transpennine Express Price
€19
Transpennine Express frequency
2 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

Northern Rail

About
Northern Trains is a publicly owned train operating company in the United Kingdom, headquartered in York. It runs local and commuter services across the north of England, connecting regions including the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire, and the Humber coastline. As part of the National Rail network, Northern operates under a coordinated fare and ticketing system alongside other UK train companies.Ticket types include Advance, Off-Peak, Anytime Day, single, return, and season tickets, with only one class option available: Standard. Onboard amenities may include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and refreshments on select services. Popular routes include connections between major northern cities such as Manchester, Liverpool, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Northern Rail Duration
1h 39m
Cheapest Northern Rail Price
€25
Northern Rail frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
See refund policy for ticket types
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on most services with drinks and snacks. Some stations have cafes and shops
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available but not mandatory. Free of charge when booking advance tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, passenger assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

FAQs: Trains from Wakefield Westgate (WKF) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

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

FAQs
Train ticket prices from Wakefield Westgate (WKF) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at €19, while the average price is around €35.
The train from Wakefield Westgate (WKF) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) takes 1h 3m and runs 2 per day.
The first train from Wakefield Westgate (WKF) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) leaves at 7:37 AM.
The distance by train from Wakefield Westgate (WKF) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) is 32 miles (53 km).
The last train from Wakefield Westgate (WKF) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) leaves at 1:40 PM.
There is no high speed train available from Wakefield Westgate (WKF) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
There is no direct train service currently available from Wakefield Westgate (WKF) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Wakefield Westgate (WKF) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
The cheapest way to get from Wakefield Westgate (WKF) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) is by bus, with a cost of around €14.
The train journey from Wakefield Westgate to Manchester Piccadilly offers views of the picturesque Yorkshire and Lancashire countryside, including rolling hills and charming small towns, providing a pleasant and scenic experience.
Yes, a day trip from Wakefield Westgate to Manchester Piccadilly is feasible with a journey time of 1h 3m and frequent train services, running 5 times per day. The distance between the two stations is 32 miles (53 km).
Yes, you can take the train from Wakefield Westgate (WKF) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
Since neither Wakefield Westgate (WKF) nor Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 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 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) include Stockport, Macclesfield, Sheffield, Stoke-on-Trent, Wilmslow.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Wakefield Westgate (WKF) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 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 Wakefield Westgate (WKF) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

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

Departure train stations in Wakefield
Arrival train stations in Manchester
Wakefield WestgateWakefield Westgate station, Mulberry Way, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 2QN+44 345 722 5333ParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
City-centre transport

Getting to Wakefield Westgate from Wakefield city centre

Bus268, 104, 126, 232, 231, 107, 122 · 3m · €3 · every ~47 min

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.

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