The average train between Wakefield and Holmes Chapel takes 2h 23m and the fastest train takes 2h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Wakefield to Holmes Chapel. 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 Wakefield and Holmes Chapel. The earliest departure is at 3:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Wakefield is at 9:33 PM which arrives into Holmes Chapel at 12:16 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Wakefield to Holmes Chapel. However, there are services departing from Wakefield station and arriving at Holmes Chapel station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.
Wakefield to Holmes Chapel train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Wakefield Kirkgate station.
Wakefield to Holmes Chapel train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Holmes Chapel station.
Book your Wakefield to Holmes Chapel train tickets online with TransPennine Express and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Wakefield and Holmes Chapel is 78.4 km. The road distance is 99 km.
You can take a train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Holmes Chapel via Manchester Piccadilly in around 2h 8m.