The average train between Wigan and Wakefield takes 2h 23m and the fastest train takes 1h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Wigan 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 Wigan and Wakefield. The earliest departure is at 6:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wigan is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Wakefield at 7:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Victoria and take an average of 2h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Wigan to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Wigan station and arriving at Wakefield station via Manchester Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.
Wigan to Wakefield train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Wigan Wallgate station.
Wigan to Wakefield train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Wakefield Kirkgate station.
Book your Wigan to Wakefield train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Wigan and Wakefield is 76.8 km. The road distance is 92 km.
You can take a train from Wigan Wallgate to Wakefield Kirkgate via Manchester Victoria and Huddersfield in around 2h 22m.