Salford to Wakefield by train
Wakefield lies 57 km (35 mi) north-east of Salford, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 33 min at the speeds typical of United Kingdom rail, over roughly 69 km (43 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Salford | Wakefield | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Population | 129,794 | 109,766 |
| Elevation | 44 m (144 ft) | 50 m (164 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Stations on record | Salford Central railway station, Manchester Exchange railway station, Cross Lane railway station | Wakefield Westgate railway station, Wakefield Kirkgate railway station |
| Postal codes | M5–OX7 | WF1–WF90 |
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Common questions
How far is Wakefield from Salford?
57 km (35 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Salford; by road roughly 69 km (43 mi).
How long does it take to get from Salford to Wakefield by train?
About 33 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Salford 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.