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4.6Travel Information from Manchester to Wakefield
 Distance | 33 miles (53 km) |
|---|---|
 Available travel modes | Train or bus |
 Ticket price range | $6 - $6 |
 Cheapest mode | Bus • $6 (€5) • 1 h 10 min |
 Fastest mode | Train • $6 (€6) • 59 min |
 Popular travel companies | FlixBus or Northern Rail (3) |
Take a train or bus to travel 33 miles (53 km) from Manchester to Wakefield. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are FlixBus or Northern Rail (3) among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Manchester to Wakefield.
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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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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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.
There are 2 travel options to Wakefield from Manchester. You can take a train or bus.
The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Wakefield is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $6 (€5) compared to other travel options to Wakefield:
Taking a bus costs $1 (€1) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $6 (€6).
The fastest way from Manchester to Wakefield is by train with an average journey time of 59 min.
There are alternative travel options to Wakefield that take longer:
Bus takes 1 h 10 min on average.
You should expect to travel around 33 miles (53 km) between Manchester and Wakefield.
The average frequency per day from Manchester to Wakefield is:
- Around 1 bus per day.
- 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Manchester to Wakefield as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Manchester to Wakefield:
- Most travelers who purchase a train ticket from Manchester to Wakefield depart from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgate.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Manchester to Wakefield:
- You can take a bus from Manchester to Wakefield with FlixBus or Megabus. Cheap tickets can be found for $6 (€5) with FlixBus from Manchester to Wakefield.
- You can travel by train to Wakefield from Manchester with Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express or first_transpennine_express, and you can find Northern Rail (3) Manchester to Wakefield tickets for $6 (€6) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Manchester to Wakefield with the following travel companies:
- Direct bus with Megabus.
- Direct services by train with first_transpennine_express.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Wakefield as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Manchester and Wakefield.
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