The average train between Ashton-under-Lyne and Wakefield takes 1h 20m and the fastest train takes 56 min. There is a train service every few hours from Ashton-under-Lyne to Wakefield. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Ashton-under-Lyne and Wakefield. The earliest departure is at 7:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ashton-under-Lyne is at 11:28 PM which arrives into Wakefield at 7:01 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Ashton-under-Lyne to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Ashton-under-Lyne station and arriving at Wakefield station via Wakefield Kirkgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 20m.
Ashton-under-Lyne to Wakefield train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Stalybridge station.
Ashton-under-Lyne to Wakefield train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Wakefield Kirkgate station.
Book your Ashton-under-Lyne to Wakefield train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Ashton-under-Lyne and Wakefield is 45.2 km. The road distance is 54 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Stalybridge to Wakefield Kirkgate hourly. Tickets cost £11–20 and the journey takes 48 min.