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Wakefield Museum
Wakefield’s main museum presents local archaeology, art, and social history in a modern setting. A strong option for understanding the wider area.
Trains from Apperley Bridge to Moorthorpe run on average 5 times per day, taking around 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 06:11, the last at 17:57. The fastest train covers the 38 km distance in 45m.
Distance 38 km |
Average train duration 49m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 45m |
First train 6:11 |
Last train 17:57 |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Wed |
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Wakefield’s main museum presents local archaeology, art, and social history in a modern setting. A strong option for understanding the wider area.
A working heritage railway site with museum displays, restored locomotives, and station buildings. A rewarding day out for transport history fans.
This major art gallery near Wakefield shows modern and contemporary works in a striking riverside building with changing exhibitions.
A large country park with lakes, woodland, and walking routes. It is one of the best nearby places for easy outdoor time and birdwatching.
A local nature reserve with woodland trails and wildlife habitats. It is a quiet choice for short walks close to Moorthorpe.
A broad village green and park space that hosts community events and offers a pleasant local place to walk, sit, and see daily life.
Yorkshire pudding is a baked batter pudding, traditionally served with roast beef and gravy. It is a staple across Yorkshire and central to Sunday lunch.
Parkin is a sticky ginger cake made with oats and black treacle. It is strongly linked to Yorkshire and especially eaten around Bonfire Night.
Wensleydale cheese is a crumbly Yorkshire cheese, often eaten with fruit cake. It is one of the county’s best-known traditional foods.
Casual village Indian restaurant serving curries, tandoori dishes and takeaway favourites in a relaxed local setting.
Traditional fish and chip shop popular for classic suppers, quick service and familiar local takeaway fare.
Friendly pub-style venue in nearby South Elmsall serving hearty British meals, drinks and relaxed casual dining.
Moorthorpe is generally cheaper than major UK tourist cities, with lower dining and accommodation costs. Public transport is reasonable, though options are limited compared with larger destinations.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is appreciated if service is not included. Round up in taxis. Tipping in cafés is optional, though small change is welcome.
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Wakefield Westgate -> Wakefield city centre
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Apperley Bridge to Moorthorpe by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Moorthorpe, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Apperley Bridge to Moorthorpe trains use the Apperley Bridge to Moorthorpe station pair. Use this guide to compare Apperley Bridge and Moorthorpe train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Apperley Bridge has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Apperley Bridge.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Apperley Bridge: Parking.
Available at Apperley Bridge: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Apperley Bridge: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station To Manchester : Step free access from the car park up slight incline through a 3ft wide gate onto the platform. To Southport : Down a path (150 paces) from Appley Lane North to the right of the bridge and onto the platform. The path is level for the most part but slopes at 1:10 towards the platform. To change platforms requires 300 metre walk over footbridge.Scooter Friendly Station - ramped access To Manchester : Step free access from the car park up slight incline through a 3ft wide gate onto the platform. To Southport : Down a path (150 paces) from Appley Lane North to the right of the bridge and onto the platform. The path is level for the most part but slopes at 1:10 towards the platform. To change platforms requires 300 metre walk over footbridge, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Moorthorpe has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Moorthorpe.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Moorthorpe: Parking.
Available at Moorthorpe: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Moorthorpe: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B station, Station is unstaffed. There is a level access to the York bound platform and ramped access to the Sheffield bound platform. There is a step free access from the car park adjacent to the northbound platform, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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