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The cheapest and fastest trains from Thornaby to Wakefield
Showing times and prices for 21 Dec
Cheapest price
£24
Average price
£27
Fastest journey
2 h 2 m
Average duration
2 h 13 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
95 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Thornaby to Wakefield is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Thornaby to Wakefield will cost around £27 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £24.
Fast trains
Of the 4 trains that leave Thornaby for Wakefield every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 95 km distance in an average of 2 h 13 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 2 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 28 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.
08:222h09
Thornaby10:31Wakefield
£241One-way
0 changes
08:192h12
Thornaby10:31Wakefield
£241One-way
0 changes
07:292h02
Thornaby09:31Wakefield
£301One-way
0 changes
08:282h28
Thornaby10:56Wakefield
£321One-way
0 changes
07:292h02
Thornaby09:31Wakefield
£301One-way
0 changes
08:222h09
Thornaby10:31Wakefield
£241One-way
0 changes
08:192h12
Thornaby10:31Wakefield
£241One-way
0 changes
08:282h28
Thornaby10:56Wakefield
£321One-way
0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train for Thornaby to Wakefield
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Thornaby to Wakefield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 1h 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, and a train costs an average of £18.
Distance: 95 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£28 Average Price | £7 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 1m Average total duration 1h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 55m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Thornaby to Wakefield train times
The table below shows live departures for Thornaby to Wakefield trains for tomorrow, Sunday 21 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 10:21
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07:29 Thornaby | 2h02 | 09:31 Wakefield | 0 changesdirect | |
| 08:19 Thornaby | 2h12 | 10:31 Wakefield | 0 changesdirect | |
| 08:22 Thornaby | 2h09 | 10:31 Wakefield | 0 changesdirect | |
| 08:28 Thornaby | 2h28 | 10:56 Wakefield | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Thornaby to Wakefield
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Trains from Thornaby to Wakefield run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £18 but you can travel from only £7 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:42, the last at 21:02. The fastest train covers the 95 km distance in 2h 3m.
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £7
Distance 95 km |
Average train duration 1h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 2h 3m |
First train 00:42 |
Last train 21:02 |
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £7
Train companies: TransPennine Express from Thornaby to Wakefield trainsTransPennine Express trains will get you between Thornaby and Wakefield from £7. 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
2h 0m
Cheapest Price
£18
TransPennine Express frequency
3 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
FAQs: Thornaby to Wakefield train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Thornaby 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.
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.
A day trip from Thornaby to Wakefield is not feasible as the journey duration is 2h 3m. However, there are 4 trains per day covering the 95 km distance.
Booking trains from Thornaby to Wakefield in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train distance from Thornaby to Wakefield is 95 km.
The train journey from Thornaby to Wakefield offers a varied landscape, including views of the countryside, small towns, and occasionally industrial areas, but it is not renowned for being particularly scenic compared to other routes in the UK.
The train journey from Thornaby to Wakefield covers a distance of 95 km and takes approximately 2h 3m. Trains run 4 per day.
The cost of a train ticket from Thornaby to Wakefield can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £18, while the average price tends to be around £28.
The first train from Thornaby to Wakefield leaves at 0:42.
The cheapest way to get from Thornaby to Wakefield is by coach, costing approximately £7.
The last train from Thornaby to Wakefield departs at 21:02.
The train station in Thornaby that goes to Wakefield is Thornaby station (TBY), and it arrives at Wakefield Westgate (WKF).
Trains from Thornaby to Wakefield run approximately 4 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Thornaby to Wakefield.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Thornaby to Wakefield.
Yes, you can take the train from Thornaby to Wakefield.
There is no night train service from Thornaby to Wakefield.
To travel from Thornaby to Wakefield, you can take a train.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Thornaby and Wakefield
Thornaby
Wakefield
The major train station for departures in Thornaby is Thornaby. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Thornaby for your trip from Thornaby to Wakefield.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Parking
Dining
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Ticket Office
Bike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 19:45 Saturday 05:45 - 19:45 Sunday 09:15 - 17:15 Holidays: Boxing Day, Christmas Day Closed
Distance to city center
2 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step free access is provided from the station entrance to the platform. This station is partially staffed. The station staffing hours are: Monday to Saturday: 05:45 - 19:45 Sunday: 08:45 - 17:30 This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance throughout the station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Outside of staffed station hours, assistance to board and alight the train can be provided by the Conductor. The conductor is usually positioned at the rear of the train. Customers requiring assistance to navigate through the station when the station is unstaffed are requested to contact the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay) to arrange alternative transport to the closest station where assistance can be provided.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: During Staff Help times as shown above.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: A unisex toilet is available in the station building during booking office opening hours only. (Includes disabled and baby changing facilities).
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On the approach road opposite the ticket office
- Storage CCTV: No
Public transport options for Thornaby
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement coaches will pick up / drop off at the bus stops on Station Street due to the station car park not being wide enough for a coach to turn around in. Station Street is the road which runs parallel to the station access road and can be reached by using the footbridge on the station approach road.
The major train station for arrivals in Wakefield is Wakefield Westgate. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Wakefield Westgate for your journey to Wakefield from Thornaby.
Amenities at train station
ParkingDining
ATMAccessibilityWCHotel
Lounge
Lost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 19:00 Saturday 07:00 - 19:00 Sunday 09:00 - 16:00
Parking
- Car Park: Forecourt
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- 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
Lounge
- 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
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Front of station
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Wakefield Westgate
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stop (W9) in the short-stay car park.
Amenities at train station
ParkingDining
TaxisAccessibilityHotelLost 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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