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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

Train

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  1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
  2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain train Manchester Piccadilly - York / ...
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 Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine Express8h 33m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine Express3h 13m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine Express3h 11m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine Express3h 9m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine Express3h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine Express3h 13m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine Express3h 11m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine Express3h 9m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine Express3h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine Express3h 18m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine Express3h 11m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine Express3h 11m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine Express3h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine Express3h 6m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine Express3h 7m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine Express3h 8m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Shrewsbury to Wakefield.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 102 mi
  • Duration: 3h 29m

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

You can take a train from Shrewsbury to Wakefield Kirkgate via Manchester Piccadilly in around 2h 59m.

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