The average train between Sherburn in Elmet and Wakefield takes 50 min and the fastest train takes 37 min. There is a train service every few hours from Sherburn in Elmet 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 Sherburn in Elmet and Wakefield. The earliest departure is at 5:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sherburn in Elmet is at 9:59 PM which arrives into Wakefield at 10:44 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 50 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Sherburn in Elmet to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Sherburn in Elmet station and arriving at Wakefield station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 50 min.
Sherburn in Elmet to Wakefield train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from South Milford station.
Sherburn in Elmet to Wakefield train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Wakefield Westgate station.
Book your Sherburn in Elmet to Wakefield train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Sherburn in Elmet and Wakefield is 20.6 km. The road distance is 36 km.
You can take a train from South Milford to Wakefield Westgate via Leeds in around 45 min.