The average train between Malvern and Wakefield takes 3h 49m and the fastest train takes 2h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Malvern 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 Malvern and Wakefield. The earliest departure is at 5:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Malvern is at 9:53 PM which arrives into Wakefield at 7:46 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Malvern to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Malvern station and arriving at Wakefield station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
Malvern to Wakefield train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Great Malvern station.
Malvern to Wakefield train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Wakefield Westgate station.
Book your Malvern to Wakefield train tickets online with West Midlands Trains and Cross Country.
The distance between Malvern and Wakefield is 182.9 km. The road distance is 220 km.
You can take a train from Great Malvern to Wakefield Westgate via Birmingham New Street in around 3h 19m.