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Outbound fromWakefield Westgate to Burnley Manchester Road by train
It takes an average of 2h 31m to travel from Wakefield Westgate to Burnley Manchester Road by train, over a distance of around 31 miles (50 km). There are normally 45 trains per day travelling from Wakefield Westgate to Burnley Manchester Road and tickets for this journey start from £10.50 when you book in advance.
| First train | 06:28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 00:11 | |
| Departure station | Wakefield Westgate | |
| Arrival station | Burnley Manchester Road | |
| Journey time | From 1h 23m | |
| Distance | 31 miles (50 km) | |
| Frequency | 45 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £10.50 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Railway |
About the train journey from Wakefield Westgate to Burnley Manchester Road
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The train from Wakefield Westgate to Burnley Manchester Road usually takes 2 hours 31 minutes on average to travel 31 miles (50 km), although the quickest services can take as little as 1 hour 23 minutes. You can expect to find 45 trains per day running on this popular route. You'll need to make 1 change during the journey to Burnley Manchester Road, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. During your journey, you're likely to be travelling with London North Eastern Railway, TransPennine Express or CrossCountry, as these are the main train operators on this route.
You can save money on train tickets from Wakefield Westgate to Burnley Manchester Road if you book in advance, as tickets usually start from £10.50. You can also travel Off-Peak – tickets are usually cheaper during quieter times on weekdays and weekends – or get a Railcard and save up to 1/3 on eligible journeys for a whole year. Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to compare ticket prices and get the cheapest fares.
If you want to know more about the journey, scroll up for timetables and live train times, or keep reading for tips on finding cheap tickets and FAQs. Want to go straight to booking? Start a search with us today!
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Cheap train tickets from Wakefield Westgate to Burnley Manchester Road
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Consider a Season Ticket
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Use your Railcard
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