Trains from Wakefield to Manchester from $6.98*

Trains from Wakefield to Manchester from $6.98*

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Wakefield to Manchester Train prices and times

Planning a journey from Wakefield to Manchester? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as $6.98, with average prices for this route around $16.62. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

  • Oct 9
    Wed
    From $12.97
  • Oct 10
    Thu
    From $12.97
  • Oct 11
    Fri
    From $12.97
  • Oct 12
    Sat
    From $12.97
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    Sun
    From $12.97
  • Oct 14
    Mon
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  • Oct 15
    Tue
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  • 05:30
    Wakefield Kirkgate
    06:36
    Manchester Piccadilly
    1h 6m, Direct
    TransPennine Express
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  • 06:13
    Wakefield Westgate
    07:37
    Manchester Victoria
    1h 24m, Changes required
    NorthernTransPennine Express
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  • 06:13
    Wakefield Westgate
    09:23
    Deansgate
    3h 10m, Changes required
    Northern
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  • 06:29
    Wakefield Westgate
    07:51
    Manchester Victoria
    1h 22m, Changes required
    NorthernTransPennine Express
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  • 06:29
    Wakefield Westgate
    09:51
    Deansgate
    3h 22m, Changes required
    Northern
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  • 07:15
    Wakefield Westgate
    10:24
    Paris
    3h 9m, Changes required
    Northern
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Wakefield to Manchester Train Route Details

The Wakefield to Manchester train ticket is from $6.98. The average travel time is 1h 0m, covering a distance of approximately 53 mile. There are usually 93 daily trains provided by Northern,TransPennine Express,CrossCountry. To plan your train journey in advance, please refer to our train route table below.

First train
First train
00:11
Last train
Last train
23:19
Departure station
Departure station
Arrival station
Arrival station
Journey time
Journey time
1h 0m
Distance
Distance
53 mile
Price
Price
$6.98*
Train operators
Train operators
Northern, TransPennine Express, CrossCountry

Wakefield to Manchester Train Travel Guide

Wakefield to Manchester Train Travel Guide

Arriving in Manchester

Trains traveling between Wakefield and Manchester usually start their journey from Wakefield Kirkgate and reach Manchester Piccadilly. The duration of this trip is approximately 1h 0m.

Book cheap train tickets from Wakefield to Manchester

It doesn’t need to be difficult to find cheap train tickets from Wakefield to Manchester. If you know where to look and how to take advantage of available discounts and travel options, then saving money with Trip.com becomes second nature. Here are some of our top tips to help you save money on your train travel.

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group of three to nine people, you can take advantage of group travel discounts. Many train companies offer GroupSave options that provide a discount of up to 1/3 on off-peak fares. This can make traveling from Wakefield to Manchester more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Traveling during off-peak hours

The important thing to note about Off-Peak train tickets is the designated off-peak time. In large cities and towns, the off-peak time for train travel from Wakefield to Manchester usually starts at 9:30 am from Monday to Friday, while in other areas it starts at 9:00 am. By planning your journey during these off-peak hours, you can take advantage of cheaper and more comfortable train fares, ensuring a smoother travel experience and avoiding the crowded peak hours.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

With a Railcard, you can save up to 1/3 on most rail fares. There are different types of Railcards available, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard, each designed to cater to specific groups of travelers. You can discover more about Railcards here.

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