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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 £3.55, with average prices for this route around £28.90. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Departure	Arrival	Duration	Find Tickets
06:58 Wakefield Westgate	08:49 Manchester Victoria	1 hour 51 minutes, Changes required	Find Tickets
07:14 Wakefield Westgate	09:02 Manchester Victoria	1 hour 48 minutes, Changes required	Find Tickets
07:23 Wakefield Kirkgate	09:32 Manchester Victoria	2 hours 9 minutes, Changes required	Find Tickets
07:40 Wakefield Kirkgate	09:18 Manchester Victoria	1 hour 38 minutes, Changes required	Find Tickets
07:47 Wakefield Westgate	09:18 Manchester Victoria	1 hour 31 minutes, Changes required	Find Tickets
08:02 Wakefield Westgate	09:49 Paris	1 hour 47 minutes, Changes required	Find Tickets View More Trains

Wakefield to Manchester Train Route Details

First train

05:40

Last train

23:35

Departure station

Wakefield

Arrival station

Manchester

Journey time

1 hour 4 minutes

Distance

54 km

Price

£3.55*

Train operators

CrossCountry, Northern, Grand Central

How to book cheap train tickets from Wakefield to Manchester

Traveling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Wakefield to Manchester can result in significant cost savings.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Wakefield to Manchester for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets involves buying separate, cheaper tickets for different parts of your journey on the same train instead of just one ticket for the entire trip. For instance, if you're traveling from Wakefield to Manchester, you might find that purchasing a ticket from A to C, then C to B costs less than a direct ticket. This method is perfectly legal and often doesn't require leaving your seat.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Wakefield to Manchester ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are planning a trip with a group of three to nine people, take advantage of ⅓ off standard fares with group travel discounts, offered by many train companies, perfect for journeys with your family, friends, or colleagues.

Wakefield to Manchester train ticket types

Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with their own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:

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*After comparing the full year of 2023 for SplitTickets and full-price tickets on Trip.com, the average savings rate for SplitTickets is 30%.

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Wakefield to Manchester Train prices and times

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