The average train between Shrewsbury and Wakefield takes 3h 28m and the fastest train takes 2h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury and Wakefield. The earliest departure is at 6:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Shrewsbury is at 10:27 PM which arrives into Wakefield at 7:01 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Shrewsbury to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Shrewsbury station and arriving at Wakefield station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
Shrewsbury to Wakefield train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Shrewsbury station.
Shrewsbury to Wakefield train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Wakefield Kirkgate station.
Book your Shrewsbury to Wakefield train tickets online with Transport for Wales and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Shrewsbury and Wakefield is 136.7 km. The road distance is 164 km.
You can take a train from Shrewsbury to Wakefield Kirkgate via Manchester Piccadilly in around 2h 59m.