Shrewsbury to Wakefield Trains

Shrewsbury to Wakefield trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Shrewsbury and Wakefield takes 3h 29m 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.

3h 29m
Duration: 102 mi
Distance: £39
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 59m

£32–53

Shrewsbury to Wakefield train times

Trains run hourly between Shrewsbury and Wakefield. The earliest departure is at 6:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Shrewsbury is at 10:28 PM which arrives into Wakefield at 7:01 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

10:55 AM → 2:01 PM
3h 5m • 1 change
11:53 AM → 3:01 PM
3h 7m • 1 change
12:55 PM → 4:01 PM
3h 6m • 1 change
1:53 PM → 5:01 PM
3h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:47 AM → 10:01 AM
3h 13m • 1 change
7:49 AM → 11:01 AM
3h 11m • 1 change
8:51 AM → 12:01 PM
3h 9m • 1 change
9:54 AM → 1:01 PM
3h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:43 AM → 10:01 AM
3h 18m • 1 change
7:49 AM → 11:01 AM
3h 11m • 1 change
8:49 AM → 12:01 PM
3h 11m • 1 change
9:53 AM → 1:01 PM
3h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

9:55 AM → 1:01 PM
3h 6m • 1 change
10:54 AM → 2:01 PM
3h 7m • 1 change
11:53 AM → 3:01 PM
3h 8m • 1 change
12:58 PM → 4:01 PM
3h 3m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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