Trains from Wakefield to Manchester

Wakefield to Manchester train information

• Find your ticket on gopili to identify the different operators for your train connecting Wakefield (Yorkshire and the Humber England) to Manchester (North West England). The services on board may vary depending on the rail operator.
• Using the train is a quick and convenient way to get to Manchester from Wakefield. The average journey time from Wakefield to Manchester is 1h27m to cover the 34 miles.
• Fares can change quickly. We recommend you to launch a search to check the latest available offers.

Best prices for Wakefield to Manchester train tickets

Wakefield - Manchester prices calendar

Find the cheapest tickets to travel from Wakefield to Manchester by train, bus, ride sharing and plane.

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Cost of the train when booking in advance or at the last minute

The chart above illustrates the best prices found over the last six months depending on how much time in advance the ticket is purchased. Buying your train from Wakefield to Manchester in advance will enable you to pay less for your train.

The cheapest tickets we found were from £15 when purchasing your train 3 days in advance which is 19% cheaper than the best price we found when purchasing your seat 1 day in advance.

Best prices for Wakefield to Manchester trains

We compare train ticket for all major companies to travel between Wakefield and Manchester by train and find the best prices for the coming days. Take a look at the prices of train tickets Manchester to Wakefield and find the best deal for your outbound journey.

Discount Wakefield - Manchester train tickets

The most efficient way to pay less on your Wakefield Manchester train ticket may be to get a railcard. While regional railcards can be obtained in some areas, National railcards enable you to save money on most rail fares across the country. Everyone is eligible to at least 1 of the railcard, even non-UK residents. National railcards available: 16-25 discount card, Senior railcard, Two together discount card, Family and Friends railcard and Disabled persons discount card.

How much can I save with a railcard?

The main benefit of getting a railcard is that you only need a few trips to earn as much money as you spent.

You will need to pay at least £88 of train tickets across the whole year for the railcard to pay for itsfel. It corresponds to the price of the card, thirty pounds, divided by the saving, thirty four percent. On every train that you book after that, you will make savings.

For instance, train tickets from Wakefield to Manchester cost on average £50.00 (1). By dividing £88 by £50.00 (£88/£50.00 = 1.76), it appears that after only 2 one way trips from Manchester to Wakefield, the card will have paid for itself.

How much do I need to pay for a railcard?

All railcards cost £30 except the Disabled persons railcard that costs £20. Railcards enable you to get 34% off most rail fares, thus you will save 1/3 on most train fares.

⁽¹⁾Average prices observed over the last 6 months for one way journey