Burnley to Wakefield by train
Wakefield lies 50 km (31 mi) east of Burnley, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 29 min at the speeds typical of United Kingdom rail, over roughly 61 km (38 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Burnley | Wakefield | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Population | 149,422 | 109,766 |
| Elevation | 140 m (459 ft) | 50 m (164 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Stations on record | Towneley railway station | Wakefield Westgate railway station, Wakefield Kirkgate railway station |
| Postal codes | BB11 | WF1–WF90 |
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Common questions
How far is Wakefield from Burnley?
50 km (31 mi) in a straight line, east of Burnley; by road roughly 61 km (38 mi).
How long does it take to get from Burnley to Wakefield by train?
About 29 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Burnley and Wakefield?
No, both are on Europe/London at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.