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Ludlow to Wakefield trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Ludlow and Wakefield takes 3h 49m and the fastest train takes 3h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Ludlow 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.

3h 49m
Duration
129 mi
Distance
£50
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Ludlow to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
  2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain train Manchester Piccadilly - York / ...
3h 30m
£42–68

Ludlow to Wakefield train times

Trains run hourly between Ludlow and Wakefield. The earliest departure is at 6:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ludlow is at 9:43 PM which arrives into Wakefield at 1:02 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine Express3h 41m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine Express3h 37m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine Express3h 41m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine Express3h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine Express3h 49m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine Express3h 44m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine Express3h 45m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine Express3h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine Express3h 49m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine Express3h 44m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine Express3h 45m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine Express3h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine Express3h 49m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine Express3h 44m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine Express3h 45m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine Express3h 40m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ludlow to Wakefield? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Ludlow to Wakefield.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 129.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 49m

What companies run services between Ludlow, England and Wakefield, England?

You can take a train from Ludlow to Wakefield Kirkgate via Manchester Piccadilly in around 3h 30m.

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