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

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

Showing times and prices for 09 Jul

Cheapest price

£32

Average price

£32

Fastest journey

1 h 8 m

Average duration

1 h 22 m

Trains per day

4

Distance

53 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Wakefield Westgate (WKF) to Manchester Victoria (MCV) will cost around £32 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £32.

Fast trains

Of the 4 trains that leave Wakefield Westgate (WKF) for Manchester Victoria (MCV) 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 53 km distance in an average of 1 h 22 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 8 m .

The slowest trains will take 1 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.

  • Transpennine Express
    5:281h08
    Wakefield Westgate (WKF)
    6:36Manchester Victoria (MCV)
    £321One-way
    0 changes
  • Transpennine Express
    5:141h22
    Wakefield Westgate (WKF)
    6:36Manchester Victoria (MCV)
    £321One-way
    0 changes
  • Transpennine Express
    12:351h15
    Wakefield Westgate (WKF)
    13:50Manchester Victoria (MCV)
    £321One-way
    0 changes
  • Transpennine Express
    22:061h43
    Wakefield Westgate (WKF)
    23:49Manchester Victoria (MCV)
    £321One-way
    0 changes

Travel Information

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

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wakefield Westgate (WKF) to Manchester Victoria (MCV) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £4. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 1h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £4, and a train costs an average of £32.

Distance: 53 km

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£32

Average Price

£4

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1h 52m

Average total duration

1h 22m

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1h 40m

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Live departures

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

The table below shows live departures for Wakefield Westgate (WKF) to Manchester Victoria (MCV) trains for today, Wednesday 8 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Northern RailP23868 · G89076
On time
6:14 Wakefield Westgate (WKF)
1h47
8:01 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
1 change
Northern RailP23868+Transpennine ExpressG15889
On time
6:14 Wakefield Westgate (WKF)
1h22
7:36 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
1 change
Northern RailG90289 · G89197
On time
6:28 Wakefield Westgate (WKF)
2h01
8:29 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
1 change
Transpennine ExpressG15928+Northern RailG90289
Delayed
6:00 6:28Wakefield Westgate (WKF)
1h23
7:51 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
1 change
Transpennine ExpressG16018+Northern RailG90293
Delayed
6:30 6:55Wakefield Westgate (WKF)
1h24
8:19 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
1 change
Northern RailP23876+Transpennine ExpressG15891
On time
7:15 Wakefield Westgate (WKF)
1h21
8:36 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
1 change
Northern RailP23876 · G89080
On time
7:15 Wakefield Westgate (WKF)
1h47
9:02 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
1 change
Northern RailG89446+Transpennine ExpressG15926
On time
7:19 Wakefield Westgate (WKF)
1h32
8:51 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
1 change
Northern RailG89446 · G89202
On time
7:19 Wakefield Westgate (WKF)
2h10
9:29 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
1 change
Transpennine ExpressG15825+CrossCountryG66982
Delayed
7:15 7:48Wakefield Westgate (WKF)
1h21
9:09 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
1 change
Transpennine ExpressC24945+London North Eastern RailwayG08076
Delayed
7:30 8:03Wakefield Westgate (WKF)
1h15
9:18 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
1 change
Northern RailG89902 · G89084
On time
8:11 Wakefield Westgate (WKF)
1h50
10:01 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
1 change
Northern RailP23886+Transpennine ExpressG15894
On time
8:17 Wakefield Westgate (WKF)
1h19
9:36 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
1 change
London North Eastern RailwayC02149+Transpennine ExpressC24392
On time
8:37 Wakefield Westgate (WKF)
1h15
9:52 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
1 change
Transpennine ExpressG16067+CrossCountryG01055
Delayed
8:15 8:48Wakefield Westgate (WKF)
1h21
10:09 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
1 change
Northern RailG90310+Transpennine ExpressG16013
On time
8:56 Wakefield Westgate (WKF)
1h22
10:18 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
1 change
Northern RailG89910 · G89086
On time
9:11 Wakefield Westgate (WKF)
1h51
11:02 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
1 change
Northern RailG89452 · G89212
On time
9:23 Wakefield Westgate (WKF)
2h06
11:29 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
1 change
Transpennine ExpressC24399+London North Eastern RailwayC02083
Delayed
9:00 9:35Wakefield Westgate (WKF)
1h17
10:52 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
1 change
CrossCountryG66987+Transpennine ExpressG16071
On time
9:48 Wakefield Westgate (WKF)
1h21
11:09 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
1 change
Transpennine ExpressC24952+Northern RailG90317
Delayed
9:30 9:55Wakefield Westgate (WKF)
1h23
11:18 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
1 change
Transpennine ExpressG15923+London North Eastern RailwayC02169
Delayed
10:00 10:36Wakefield Westgate (WKF)
1h16
11:52 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
1 change
Transpennine ExpressG16076+CrossCountryG01060
Delayed
10:15 10:47Wakefield Westgate (WKF)
1h22
12:09 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
1 change
Transpennine ExpressC24954+Northern RailG90323
Delayed
10:30 10:55Wakefield Westgate (WKF)
1h23
12:18 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
1 change
Northern RailG89920 · G89095
On time
11:11 Wakefield Westgate (WKF)
1h50
13:01 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
1 change

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Transpennine Express as well as Northern Rail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Northern Trains Limited and more offer trains services from Wakefield Westgate (WKF) to Manchester Victoria (MCV).
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Why book with Omio vs Transpennine Express?

  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Transpennine Express, but also compare tickets for the likes of Northern Rail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) or Northern Trains Limited to find the best option for your trip from Wakefield Westgate (WKF) to Manchester Victoria (MCV).
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Why book with Omio over Wanderu or Trip?

  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Northern Rail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) or Northern Trains Limited to find the best option for your trip from Wakefield Westgate (WKF) to Manchester Victoria (MCV).
  • Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Wakefield Westgate (WKF) to Manchester Victoria (MCV).

Journey information

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

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Trains from Wakefield Westgate (WKF) to Manchester Victoria (MCV) run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £32 but you can travel from only £4 by coach.

The earliest train runs at 05:14, the last at 22:06. The fastest train covers the 53 km distance in 1h 8m.

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 £4
Distance
53 km
Average train duration
1h 22m
Cheapest ticket price
£32
Trains per day
5
Fastest train
1h 8m
First train
5:14
Last train
22:06
Cheapest Month
Jun
Cheapest Day
Sun
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Mon
Least Busy Day
Sat
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 £4

Train companies: Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Northern Trains Limited from Wakefield Westgate (WKF) to Manchester Victoria (MCV) trainsTranspennine Express, Northern Rail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Wakefield Westgate (WKF) and Manchester Victoria (MCV) from £4. 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 8m
Cheapest Price
£32
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

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 Duration
1h 47m
Cheapest Price
£4
Northern Rail frequency
3 a day
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

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 14m
Cheapest Price
£83
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) frequency
12 a day

Northern Trains Limited

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 7m
Cheapest Price
£32
Northern Trains Limited frequency
38 a day

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

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

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Wakefield Westgate (WKF) to Manchester Victoria (MCV) can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £32, while the average price tends to be around £32.
The train journey from Wakefield Westgate (WKF) to Manchester Victoria (MCV) covers a distance of 53 km and takes approximately 1h 8m. Trains run 5 per day.
The train distance from Wakefield Westgate (WKF) to Manchester Victoria (MCV) is 53 km.
The first train from Wakefield Westgate (WKF) to Manchester Victoria (MCV) leaves at 5:14.
The last train from Wakefield Westgate (WKF) to Manchester Victoria (MCV) departs at 22:06.
Trains from Wakefield Westgate (WKF) to Manchester Victoria (MCV) run approximately 5 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Wakefield Westgate (WKF) to Manchester Victoria (MCV).
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Wakefield Westgate (WKF) to Manchester Victoria (MCV).
To get from Wakefield Westgate (WKF) to Manchester Victoria (MCV), you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Wakefield Westgate (WKF) to Manchester Victoria (MCV).
The cheapest way to get from Wakefield Westgate (WKF) to Manchester Victoria (MCV) is by coach, costing approximately £4.
Booking trains from Wakefield Westgate (WKF) to Manchester Victoria (MCV) in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Wakefield Westgate to Manchester Victoria offers scenic views of the Pennines, featuring rolling hills and picturesque countryside landscapes.
Yes, you can do a day trip from Wakefield Westgate to Manchester Victoria. The journey takes 1h 8m, covering a distance of 53 km. There are 8 trains per day.
Yes, you can take the train from Wakefield Westgate (WKF) to Manchester Victoria (MCV).

popular train stations

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

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

Departure train stations in Wakefield
Arrival train stations in Manchester
Wakefield WestgateWakefield Westgate station, Mulberry Way, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 2QN+44 345 722 5333ParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
City-centre transport

Getting to Wakefield Westgate from Wakefield city centre

Bus268, 104, 126, 232, 231, 107, 122 · 3m · £3 · every ~47 min

Wakefield Westgate train station facilities and services

Wakefield Westgate has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at Wakefield Westgate.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

ATMs are available at Wakefield Westgate.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Wakefield Westgate.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Wakefield Westgate: Parking, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Wakefield Westgate: Bike Parking.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Wakefield Westgate: 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.

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