How to travel from Manchester to Wakefield

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Travel Information between Manchester and Wakefield

distanceDistance33 miles (53 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain or bus
priceTicket price range$7 - $8
cheapestCheapest modeTrain • $7 (€6) • 1 h 41 min
fastestFastest modeBus • $8 (€7) • 1 h 10 min
carriersPopular travel companiesFlixBus or Northern Rail (3)

Travel 33 miles (53 km) by train or bus between Manchester and Wakefield. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip 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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from Manchester to Wakefield

How to get from Manchester to Wakefield by train, bus or flight.

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train

The best way to travel from Manchester to Wakefield is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Transpennine Express
05:58AM2h04
Manchester Victoria (MCV)
08:02AMWakefield Kirkgate (WKK)
$181One-way
1 transfer
Cheapest
Transpennine Express
05:58AM2h04
Manchester Victoria (MCV)
08:02AMWakefield Kirkgate (WKK)
$181One-way
1 transfer
Fastest
Transpennine Express
05:58AM1h13
Manchester Victoria (MCV)
07:11AMWakefield Westgate (WKF)
$441One-way
1 transfer
Other options
Transpennine Express
05:35AM1h27
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
07:02AMWakefield Westgate (WKF)
$441One-way
1 transfer
Transpennine Express
04:57AM1h40
Manchester Victoria (MCV)
06:37AMWakefield Westgate (WKF)
$441One-way
1 transfer
Transpennine Express
04:22AM1h55
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
06:17AMWakefield Westgate (WKF)
$441One-way
1 transfer

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Find the best route between Manchester and Wakefield with Omio's travel partners Northern Rail (3) and FlixBus! You'll find the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most convenient trip for you.

Northern Rail is a train company based in the United Kingdom operating trains to Wakefield from Manchester. It operates a wide range of services, from express trains to local services, and offers a variety of ticket types. Express trains are the fastest services, with journey times of up to two hours. Local services are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Northern Rail also offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, and season tickets. Onboard facilities include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and a range of refreshments. The most popular routes for Northern Rail are between major cities such as Manchester, Liverpool, and Leeds.

    FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

      FAQs: Travel from Manchester to Wakefield

      FAQs: 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.
      FAQs

      There are 2 travel options between Manchester and Wakefield. You can take a train or bus.

      The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Wakefield is by taking a train with average ticket prices of $7 (€6) compared to other travel options to Wakefield:

      Taking a train costs $1 (€1) less than taking a bus, which average ticket prices of $8 (€7).

      The fastest way from Manchester to Wakefield is by bus with an average journey time of 1 h 10 min.

      There are alternative travel options to Wakefield that take longer:

      Getting to Wakefield by train takes 1 h 41 min on average.

      Wakefield is approximately 33 miles (53 km) away from Manchester.

      The average frequency per day from Manchester to Wakefield is:

      • 25 trains a day.

      However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Manchester and 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 from Manchester to Wakefield:

      • Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Coach Station and arrive in Wakefield, Northgate.
      • Trains most often depart from Manchester at Manchester Piccadilly and arrive in Wakefield at Wakefield Kirkgate.

      The following travel companies offer services from Manchester to Wakefield:

      • FlixBus can take you to Wakefield by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for FlixBus from Manchester to Wakefield for $8 (€7).
      • Travel with Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express, first_transpennine_express or east_midlands_trains for trains to Wakefield. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Northern Rail (3) Manchester to Wakefield tickets on Omio for $7 (€6).

      Yes, there are direct routes from Manchester to Wakefield with the following travel companies:

      • You'll find 2 direct trains a day to Wakefield with first_transpennine_express.

      Direct services to Wakefield tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.

      Your trip from Manchester to Wakefield doesn't have to end in Wakefield. Many of our customers like to extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like London, London Kings Cross, York or Brentford. If you’d like to add London, London Kings Cross, York or Brentford to your Manchester to Wakefield tour, check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel to any of these top destinations from Wakefield today!
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