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The cheapest and fastest trains from Liverpool to Wakefield
Showing times and prices for 11 Dec
Cheapest price
£17
Average price
£30
Fastest journey
1 h 38 m
Average duration
2 h 4 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
102 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Liverpool to Wakefield is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Liverpool to Wakefield will cost around £30 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £17.
Fast trains
Of the 5 trains that leave Liverpool for Wakefield every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 102 km distance in an average of 2 h 4 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 38 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 43 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
04:201h42
Liverpool06:02Wakefield
£171One-way
0 changes
04:542h08
Liverpool07:02Wakefield
£241One-way
0 changes
05:241h38
Liverpool07:02Wakefield
£271One-way
0 changes
04:532h09
Liverpool07:02Wakefield
£301One-way
0 changes
04:212h43
Liverpool07:04Wakefield
£531One-way
0 changes
05:241h38
Liverpool07:02Wakefield
£271One-way
0 changes
04:201h42
Liverpool06:02Wakefield
£171One-way
0 changes
04:542h08
Liverpool07:02Wakefield
£241One-way
0 changes
04:532h09
Liverpool07:02Wakefield
£301One-way
0 changes
04:212h43
Liverpool07:04Wakefield
£531One-way
0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Liverpool to Wakefield
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool to Wakefield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 1m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £16, and a train costs an average of £16.
Distance: 102 km
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2h 31m Average total duration Fastest 2h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 4m Average total duration 5h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Liverpool to Wakefield train times
The table below shows live departures for Liverpool to Wakefield trains for today, Wednesday 10 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 10:59
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18:24 Liverpool | 1h37 | 20:01 Wakefield | 0 changesdirect | |
| 20:05 Liverpool | 1h54 | 21:59 Wakefield | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 11 December | |||||
| 04:20 Liverpool | 1h42 | 06:02 Wakefield | 0 changesdirect | |
| 04:21 Liverpool | 2h43 | 07:04 Wakefield | 0 changesdirect | |
| 04:53 Liverpool | 2h09 | 07:02 Wakefield | 0 changesdirect | |
| 04:54 Liverpool | 2h08 | 07:02 Wakefield | 0 changesdirect | |
| 05:24 Liverpool | 1h38 | 07:02 Wakefield | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Liverpool to Wakefield
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Liverpool to Wakefield run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £16 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:53. The fastest train covers the 102 km distance in 1h 37m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 102 km |
Average train duration 2h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 1h 37m |
First train 00:02 |
Last train 23:53 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Train companies: TransPennine Express, East Midlands Trains, first_transpennine_express, east_midlands_trains from Liverpool to Wakefield trainsTransPennine Express, East Midlands Trains, first_transpennine_express, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Liverpool and Wakefield from £16. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
TransPennine Express
About
Transpennine Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from Manchester and Liverpool to Scotland, the North East and Yorkshire. It offers a range of services, including express, regional and local trains. Express trains are the fastest, with journey times of up to three hours. Regional trains are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Local trains are the slowest, but offer the most stops. Transpennine Express offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, group and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Transpennine Express are Manchester to Edinburgh, Liverpool to Leeds and Manchester to York. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 37m
Cheapest Price
£16
TransPennine Express frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
2 large items and 1 small hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if service is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks, plus a small selection of hot and cold food items
Seat reservation
Seat reservations are free of charge and recommended for busy routes
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance booking service
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
East Midlands Trains
About
East Midlands Trains is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to the East Midlands, Yorkshire, and the North West. East Midlands Trains operates a fleet of Class 158, Class 156, Class 170, Class 222 and Class 180 diesel multiple units, as well as Class 222 Meridian electric multiple units. East Midlands Trains also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for East Midlands Trains are London to Nottingham, Sheffield, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 35m
Cheapest Price
£51
East Midlands Trains frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee. Free for Advance ticket holders
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs must be on lead and require a ticket (£6 for day ticket)
Quiet zone
first_transpennine_express
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 36m
Cheapest Price
£44
first_transpennine_express frequency
24 a day
east_midlands_trains
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 11m
Cheapest Price
£51
east_midlands_trains frequency
1 a day
FAQs: Liverpool to Wakefield train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Liverpool to Wakefield 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 Wakefield, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
The train distance from Liverpool to Wakefield is 102 km.
Yes, you can do a day trip from Liverpool to Wakefield. The journey takes approximately 1h 37m and covers a distance of 102 km. Trains run 4 times per day.
To get from Liverpool to Wakefield, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
The train journey from Liverpool to Wakefield covers a distance of 102 km and takes approximately 1h 37m. Trains run 4 per day.
A visit to Wakefield can typically be enjoyed over 1 to 2 days, allowing time to explore its key attractions such as The Hepworth Wakefield, Wakefield Cathedral, and the Yorkshire Sculpture Park.
The first train from Liverpool to Wakefield leaves at 0:02.
The last train from Liverpool to Wakefield departs at 23:53.
The train journey from Liverpool to Wakefield offers a mix of urban and rural scenery, including views of the Merseyside countryside, historic towns, and glimpses of the Pennines as you approach Wakefield.
Trains from Liverpool to Wakefield run approximately 4 times per day.
Yes, there is a high-speed train service from Liverpool to Wakefield.
Booking trains from Liverpool to Wakefield in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Liverpool to Wakefield.
The cost of a train ticket from Liverpool to Wakefield can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £16, while the average price tends to be around £30.
There is no night train service from Liverpool to Wakefield.
The cheapest way to get from Liverpool to Wakefield is by train, costing approximately £16.
The train station in Liverpool that goes to Wakefield is Liverpool Lime Street (LIV), and it arrives at Wakefield Kirkgate (WKK).
Yes, you can take the train from Liverpool to Wakefield.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Liverpool and Wakefield
Liverpool
Wakefield
The major train station for departures in Liverpool is Broad Green. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Broad Green for your trip from Liverpool to Wakefield.
Amenities at train station
Parking
Dining
Taxis
Accessibility
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 05:35 - 00:05 Sunday 08:05 - 23:35
Distance to city center
5 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B station, To Liverpool platform : level access from street level. To Wigan platform via footpath from Seymour Road or Jubilee Avenue from ticket office under road bridge and first left, 500 metres. Or via underpass 32 steps level under the track then 30 steps.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Broad Green
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: For Warrington, Buses Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stop outside the station entrance. Towards Liverpool, buses pick up at the bus stop outside the Turnpike Tavern.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
ShoppingParkingDining
ATMAccessibility
WC
HotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 05:25 - 00:16 Sunday 07:45 - 00:16 Station staffing times may vary, please visit Merseyrail.org for up-to-date times.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: Shoe repairer Wide range of shops Convenience store Passport Photo Booth
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A: “This station has step free access to all platforms / the platform” All platforms can be accessed via lift
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Station Concourse. The National key toilets are located next to the public toilets on the Station Concourse; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Next to Mail entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transport options for Liverpool Central
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: 32 Great Charlotte Street, Liverpool 1
Amenities at train station
Wifi
LockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotel
LoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38
- Sun: 07:15 - 23:05
Wifi
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
Lockers
- The Excess Baggage Co. lockers and staffed luggage storage counter are located in the main concourse near the escalators across from Platform 6. Open daily 08:00 to 21:00.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: Various retail establishments including Photo Booths to purchase items whilst in the station
Parking
- Car Park: Short stay car park located on Skelhorne Street & Long Stay Car Park located on Lord Nelson Street
Dining
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- Upper Crust
- Starbucks
- JD Wetherspoon
Taxis
- Taxi: The station taxi rank is located at Skelhorne Street side of the station. There are two customer help points located for passengers requiring assistance.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis at Liverpool Lime Street station can be provided at the taxi rank. If you require a private accessible taxi please locate a member of the station staff and they will provide you with a local taxi firm company number.
Accessibility
- Full wheelchair access throughout the station, with help points at the Skelhorne Street entrance and at customer information desk in the main concourse.
WC
- Toilets Location: Male and Female toilets located on the station concourse by Lord Nelson street entrance
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National Key (RADAR) toilet is located next to the Male and Female toilets by the Lord Nelson Street entrance. If you do not have a key please locate a member of staff and they will provide you with one.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
Hotel
- Pembroke Studios
- Riley’s Rooms
- Holiday Inn Liverpool City Center
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Located on main concourse
Ticket Office
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38
- Sun: 07:15 - 23:05
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Alongside station entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Located in the main concourse.
Public transport options for Liverpool Lime Street
- Suburban train lines: Wirral Line (green)
- Bus lines: 9, 10, 61, 82, 79, 86C, 500
- Train lines: Northern, West Midlands, TransPennine Express, East Midlands, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, London Northwestern
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement services depart at the Bus stop on Skelhorne Street, near the Tesco Express. L3 5GA.
The major train station for arrivals in Wakefield is Outwood. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Outwood for your journey to Wakefield from Liverpool.
Amenities at train station
ParkingAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Distance to city center
3 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B station,
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Outwood
- Onward travel information: Nearest services contact Bus Line 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stops on Lingwell Gate Lane WF1 2NX, North and South of the junction with Grand Stand Rd.
- Metro: 0113 245 7676
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Distance to city center
2 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B station, Station is unstaffed. Disabled passengers who cannot walk very well or are in wheelchairs will find it difficult to access the station due to the steep slope up to the station platforms.
- 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: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: on Platform 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Sandal & Agbrigg
- Onward travel information: Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off adjacent to railway bridge on Agbrigg Road at service bus stops (19655). (Station side for Wakefield & opposite side for Doncaster / Sheffield)
- Metro: 0113 245 7676
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityHotelLost and Found OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Parking
- Car Park: Carpark is now open as of 29th August 2015
Accessibility
- 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 - Scooter Friendly Station - Station is unstaffed. However no access problems for mobility impaired or elderly customers as the access to the platforms is via ramped subway.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: in the station car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Wakefield Kirkgate
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off outside the station entrance.
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