Manchester Victoria (MCV) to Wakefield Westgate (WKF) train with Transpennine Express

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to Wakefield Westgate (WKF)

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 12 Sept

Cheapest price on 12 Sept

£19

Average ticket price on 12 Sept

£23

Fastest journey on 12 Sept

1 h 45 m

Average journey duration on 12 Sept

1 h 47 m

Trains on 12 Sept

6

Distance

53 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to Wakefield Westgate (WKF) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to Wakefield Westgate (WKF) will cost around £23 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £19.

Fast trains

To travel from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to Wakefield Westgate (WKF) you need to make at least one change.

  • Northern RailL89287 · G90257
    20:361h56
    Manchester Victoria (MCV)
    22:32Wakefield Westgate (WKF)
    £191One-way
    1 change
  • Northern RailG89204 · G89935
    9:571h45
    Manchester Victoria (MCV)
    11:42Wakefield Westgate (WKF)
    £221One-way
    1 change
  • Northern RailL89266 · G90213
    14:361h56
    Manchester Victoria (MCV)
    16:32Wakefield Westgate (WKF)
    £221One-way
    1 change
  • Northern RailG89210 · G89943
    10:571h45
    Manchester Victoria (MCV)
    12:42Wakefield Westgate (WKF)
    £261One-way
    1 change
  • Northern RailG89200 · G89927
    8:571h45
    Manchester Victoria (MCV)
    10:42Wakefield Westgate (WKF)
    £261One-way
    1 change

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Manchester Victoria (MCV) to Wakefield Westgate (WKF)

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to Wakefield Westgate (WKF) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £12 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 51m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £12, while a coach costs an average of £32.

Distance: 53 km

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Coach
Driving

£12

Average Price

Cheapest

£32

Average Price

£12

Average Price

(fuel + tolls)

1h 51m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 21m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2h 31m

Average total duration

2h 1m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 11m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to Wakefield Westgate (WKF) is a train with an average price of £12.

This is compared to other travel options from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to Wakefield Westgate (WKF):

A train is £20 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to Wakefield Westgate (WKF) costing on average £32.

The fastest way to travel from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to Wakefield Westgate (WKF) is by train with an average journey time of 1h 21m.

Other travel options to Wakefield Westgate (WKF) take longer:

Coach takes on average 2h 1m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Manchester Victoria (MCV) and Wakefield Westgate (WKF) including taking a train and coach.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around £12 compared to roughly £12 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-0.29. The journey takes 1h 21m versus 1h 11m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

Live departures

Manchester Victoria (MCV) to Wakefield Westgate (WKF) train times

The table below shows live departures for Manchester Victoria (MCV) to Wakefield Westgate (WKF) trains for today, Friday 11 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Transpennine ExpressW84830+London North Eastern RailwayG08019
On time
16:30 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
1h21
17:51 Wakefield Westgate (WKF)
1 change
Transpennine ExpressC24631+Northern RailG89999
On time
17:15 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
1h27
18:42 Wakefield Westgate (WKF)
1 change
Transpennine ExpressW84837+London North Eastern RailwayG08024
On time
17:30 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
1h21
18:51 Wakefield Westgate (WKF)
1 change
Northern RailG89241 · G90007
On time
17:57 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
1h45
19:42 Wakefield Westgate (WKF)
1 change
Saturday 12 September
Northern RailG89200 · G899278:57 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
1h45
10:42 Wakefield Westgate (WKF)1 change
Northern RailG89204 · G899359:57 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
1h45
11:42 Wakefield Westgate (WKF)1 change
Northern RailG89210 · G8994310:57 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
1h45
12:42 Wakefield Westgate (WKF)1 change
Northern RailG89223 · G8996513:57 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
1h45
15:42 Wakefield Westgate (WKF)1 change
Northern RailL89266 · G9021314:36 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
1h56
16:32 Wakefield Westgate (WKF)1 change

This is the last train of the day.

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Transpennine Express as well as Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and more offer trains services from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to Wakefield Westgate (WKF).
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  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited or TransPennine Express to find the best option for your trip from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to Wakefield Westgate (WKF).
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Journey information

Overview: Train from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to Wakefield Westgate (WKF)

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Trains from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to Wakefield Westgate (WKF) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £12 if you book in advance.

The earliest train runs at 16:20, the last at 16:20. The fastest train covers the 53 km distance in 2h 21m.

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
53 km
Average train duration
1h 21m
Cheapest ticket price
£12
Trains per day
6
Fastest train
2h 21m
First train
16:20
Last train
16:20
Cheapest Month
Oct
Cheapest Day
Sat
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Sat
Least Busy Day
Fri
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, Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to Wakefield Westgate (WKF) trainsTranspennine Express, Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express trains will get you between Manchester Victoria (MCV) and Wakefield Westgate (WKF) from £12. 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 Transpennine Express Duration
2h 1m
Cheapest Transpennine Express Price
£32
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

Northern Rail

About
Northern Trains is a publicly owned train operating company in the United Kingdom, headquartered in York. It runs local and commuter services across the north of England, connecting regions including the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire, and the Humber coastline. As part of the National Rail network, Northern operates under a coordinated fare and ticketing system alongside other UK train companies.Ticket types include Advance, Off-Peak, Anytime Day, single, return, and season tickets, with only one class option available: Standard. Onboard amenities may include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and refreshments on select services. Popular routes include connections between major northern cities such as Manchester, Liverpool, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Northern Rail Duration
2h 21m
Cheapest Northern Rail Price
£12
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
See refund policy for ticket types
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on most services with drinks and snacks. Some stations have cafes and shops
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available but not mandatory. Free of charge when booking advance tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, passenger assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

Northern Trains Limited

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Northern Trains Limited Duration
1h 35m
Cheapest Northern Trains Limited Price
£38
Northern Trains Limited frequency
12 a day

TransPennine Express

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average TransPennine Express Duration
1h 10m
Cheapest TransPennine Express Price
£34
TransPennine Express frequency
38 a day

FAQs: Manchester Victoria (MCV) to Wakefield Westgate (WKF) train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to Wakefield Westgate (WKF) 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 Westgate (WKF), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to Wakefield Westgate (WKF) can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £12, while the average price tends to be around £12.
The train journey from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to Wakefield Westgate (WKF) covers a distance of 53 km and takes approximately 2h 21m. Trains run 6 per day.
The train distance from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to Wakefield Westgate (WKF) is 53 km.
The first train from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to Wakefield Westgate (WKF) leaves at 16:20.
The last train from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to Wakefield Westgate (WKF) departs at 16:20.
Trains from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to Wakefield Westgate (WKF) run approximately 6 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to Wakefield Westgate (WKF).
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to Wakefield Westgate (WKF).
To get from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to Wakefield Westgate (WKF), you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to Wakefield Westgate (WKF).
The cheapest way to get from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to Wakefield Westgate (WKF) is by train, costing approximately £12.
Booking trains from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to Wakefield Westgate (WKF) in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Manchester Victoria to Wakefield Westgate offers a mix of urban and countryside views, with sections passing through picturesque Pennine landscapes and charming towns, providing some scenic elements along the route.
Yes, a day trip from Manchester Victoria to Wakefield Westgate is feasible. The journey takes 2h 21m and covers 53 km. There are 9 trains per day.
Yes, you can take the train from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to Wakefield Westgate (WKF).

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Manchester Victoria (MCV) and Wakefield Westgate (WKF)

Most Manchester Victoria (MCV) to Wakefield Westgate (WKF) trains use the Manchester Airport to Wakefield Kirkgate station pair. Use this guide to compare Manchester Victoria (MCV) and Wakefield Westgate (WKF) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Manchester
Arrival train stations in Wakefield
Manchester VictoriaManchester Victoria station, Station Approach, Todd Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M3 1WYParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar Rental
City-centre transport

Getting to Manchester Victoria from Manchester city centre

TrainManchester Airport - Redcar Central, Manchester Airport - Saltburn, Manchester Airport - York, Manchester Piccadilly - York, Manchester Piccadilly - Redcar Central, Manchester Airport - Darlington, Manchester Airport - Sheffield, Liverpool Lime Street - Manchester Victoria, Manchester Airport - Scarborough, Manchester Airport - Hull, Manchester Airport - Huddersfield, Manchester Airport - Middlesbrough, Manchester Airport - Liverpool Lime Street, Manchester Airport - Leeds, Manchester Airport - Manchester Victoria · 10m · £0.90 · every ~3 min
Bus41, 135 · 5m · £2 · every ~32 min
T1 · 10m
X43 · 29m · every ~1 min
TramBlue Line, Navy Line, Green Line, Yellow Line · 5m · £2 · every ~23 min

Manchester Victoria train station facilities and services

Manchester Victoria has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at Manchester Victoria.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Manchester Victoria.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Manchester Victoria: Parking, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Manchester Victoria: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Victoria: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - Step free access around the whole station via use of lifts between platforms 3-6, connection with Manchester Metrolink using ramps, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards Located near the ticket office, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.

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