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What is the best way to travel from Wakefield to Manchester?

Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Trains and Buses to Manchester from Wakefield. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 2 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Train is the cheapest and fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
1h 36m
£18
£18
2
Train
1h 6m
£11
£20
4

What is the cheapest way to reach Manchester from Wakefield?

You can reach Manchester with just £11 by taking a Train from TransPennine Express, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.

Saturday
from £18
Sunday
Monday
from £14
Tuesday
from £11
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
from £11

    Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • TransPennine Express
    1h 46m
    0
    05:30
    Wakefield
    Kirkgate Train Station
    07:16
    Manchester
    Victoria Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    £18
  • TransPennine Express
    1h 36m
    0
    06:40
    Wakefield
    Kirkgate Train Station
    08:16
    Manchester
    Victoria Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    £18

    • Cheapest Trains Saturday

  • Northern
    3h 36m
    0
    00:03
    Wakefield
    Westgate Station
    03:39
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £31

    Cheapest Trains Monday

  • TransPennine Express
    1h 12m
    0
    06:26
    Wakefield
    Normanton Train Station
    07:38
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £14
  • TransPennine Express
    1h 10m
    0
    07:30
    Wakefield
    Normanton Train Station
    08:40
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £30

    Cheapest Trains Tuesday

  • TransPennine Express
    1h 6m
    0
    05:30
    Wakefield
    Kirkgate Train Station
    06:36
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £11
  • Northern
    3h 29m
    0
    00:11
    Wakefield
    Westgate Station
    03:40
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £31

    Cheapest Trains Friday

  • TransPennine Express
    1h 6m
    0
    05:30
    Wakefield
    Kirkgate Train Station
    06:36
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £11
  • TransPennine Express
    1h 12m
    0
    06:26
    Wakefield
    Normanton Train Station
    07:38
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £11
  • TransPennine Express
    1h 10m
    0
    07:30
    Wakefield
    Normanton Train Station
    08:40
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £11
  • Northern
    3h 29m
    0
    00:11
    Wakefield
    Westgate Station
    03:40
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £31

What are the fastest trips from Wakefield to Manchester?

You can get to Manchester from Wakefield in just 1h 6m with a Train from TransPennine Express. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.

Saturday
from 1h 36m
Sunday
Monday
from 1h 10m
Tuesday
from 1h 6m
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
from 1h 6m

    Fastest Buses Saturday

  • TransPennine Express
    1h 36m
    0
    06:40
    Wakefield
    Kirkgate Train Station
    08:16
    Manchester
    Victoria Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    £18
  • TransPennine Express
    1h 46m
    0
    05:30
    Wakefield
    Kirkgate Train Station
    07:16
    Manchester
    Victoria Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    £18

    • Fastest Trains Saturday

  • Northern
    3h 36m
    0
    00:03
    Wakefield
    Westgate Station
    03:39
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £31

    Fastest Trains Monday

  • TransPennine Express
    1h 10m
    0
    07:30
    Wakefield
    Normanton Train Station
    08:40
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £30
  • TransPennine Express
    1h 12m
    0
    06:26
    Wakefield
    Normanton Train Station
    07:38
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £14

    Fastest Trains Tuesday

  • TransPennine Express
    1h 6m
    0
    05:30
    Wakefield
    Kirkgate Train Station
    06:36
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £11
  • Northern
    3h 29m
    0
    00:11
    Wakefield
    Westgate Station
    03:40
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £31

    Fastest Trains Friday

  • TransPennine Express
    1h 6m
    0
    05:30
    Wakefield
    Kirkgate Train Station
    06:36
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £11
  • TransPennine Express
    1h 10m
    0
    07:30
    Wakefield
    Normanton Train Station
    08:40
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £11
  • TransPennine Express
    1h 12m
    0
    06:26
    Wakefield
    Normanton Train Station
    07:38
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £11
  • Northern
    3h 29m
    0
    00:11
    Wakefield
    Westgate Station
    03:40
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £31
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Wakefield to Manchester

What are the most popular stations in Wakefield and Manchester?

In Wakefield, you will usually depart from Westgate Station, Sandal & Agbrigg Train Station or Ossett Bus Station, while in Manchester you will be arriving at Victoria Station, Piccadilly Train Station or Shudehill Interchange, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Manchester from Wakefield? With 2 connections between 2 Train and Bus operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Wakefield and Manchester, you can pay as low as £11 with a Train from TransPennine Express.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Train from TransPennine Express: you will get to Manchester in just 1h 6m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Wakefield and Manchester are TransPennine Express and Northern, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Wakefield and Manchester is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Stanley or to Salford, and look at flights from Doncaster Sheffield Airport, and landing at Liverpool Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Wakefield to Manchester?

The most popular companies between Wakefield and Manchester, are TransPennine Express and Northern. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Train companies: TransPennine Express and Northern

All you need to know when you travel from Wakefield to Manchester

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Wakefield to Manchester. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Wakefield to Manchester

How can I reach Manchester from Wakefield?

Every day, there are on average 2 connections between Train and Bus, with which you can get to Manchester from Wakefield.

How far is Manchester from Wakefield?

The distance between Wakefield and Manchester is 53.6 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Wakefield and Manchester?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 1 kgs of CO2, a train 2 kgs, a car 9 kgs, and a flight 13 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Wakefield to Manchester?

You can get to Manchester with just £11 by taking a Train from TransPennine Express.

What is the fastest way to get from Wakefield to Manchester?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Manchester in just 1h 6m with a Train from TransPennine Express.

More routes to Wakefield and to Manchester

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Wakefield and to Manchester. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
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