The cheapest and fastest trains from Moorthorpe to Wakefield
Cheapest price
£5
Average price
£5
Fastest journey
17 m
Average duration
18 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
16 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Moorthorpe to Wakefield is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Moorthorpe to Wakefield will cost around £5 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £5.
Of the 2 trains that leave Moorthorpe for Wakefield every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 16 km distance in an average of 18 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 17 m .
The slowest trains will take 18 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.




Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Moorthorpe to Wakefield
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Moorthorpe to Wakefield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £3, and a train costs an average of £5.
Distance: 16 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£5 Average Price | £3 Average Price Cheapest |
50m Average total duration Fastest 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 21m Average total duration 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Moorthorpe to Wakefield train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 04:55 Moorthorpe | 0h17 | 05:12 Wakefield | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 15:55 Moorthorpe | 0h20 | 16:15 Wakefield | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Moorthorpe to Wakefield
Distance 16 km |
Average train duration 20m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 17m |
First train 05:49 |
Last train 23:52 |
Train companies: Northern Rail (3), Northern Trains Limited from Moorthorpe to Wakefield trainsNorthern Rail (3), Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Moorthorpe and Wakefield from £3. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Northern Rail (3)
Northern Trains Limited
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Important Stations and Airports in Moorthorpe and Wakefield
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: There is a bus stop close to the station. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stops (17058/9) on main rd at top of Station approach.(Barnsley Rd) (Station side for Sheffield, opposite side for Leeds)
- Metro: WYPTE 0113 245 7676
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- 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
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: on Platform 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- 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
- Car Park: Carpark is now open as of 29th August 2015
- 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
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: in the station car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off outside the station entrance.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 19:00 Saturday 07:00 - 19:00 Sunday 09:00 - 16:00
- Car Park: Forecourt
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: A small number are accessible, therefore advance notification (via station) ensures they are available when required
- Accessible ticket machines: There are 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: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1 and in the Waiting Room on Platform 2. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from the Station Management Office on the Main Concourse.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from the Station Management Office on the Main Concourse.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: This station has heated waiting rooms available. Seating is available at an accessible height in the waiting room and on platforms Platform 2. There is a 1st Class waiting room on platform 1. Open hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 21:00. Saturday 05:00 - 20:30. Sunday 08:00 - 21:00
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Front of station
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stop (W9) in the short-stay car park.
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