The average train between Salford and Wakefield takes 1h and the fastest train takes 56 min. There is a train service every few hours from Salford 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 Salford and Wakefield. The earliest departure is at 12:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Salford is at 9:56 PM which arrives into Wakefield at 10:57 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Salford station and arriving at Wakefield station. Services depart hourly, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 1h.
Salford to Wakefield train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Salford to Wakefield train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Wakefield Kirkgate station.
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The distance between Salford and Wakefield is 56.7 km. The road distance is 63 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgate hourly. Tickets cost £14–25 and the journey takes 1h 1m.