The average train between Selby and Wakefield takes 55 min and the fastest train takes 36 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Selby 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 every 30 minutes between Selby and Wakefield. The earliest departure is at 5:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Selby is at 10:36 PM which arrives into Wakefield at 11:42 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 55 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Selby to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Selby station and arriving at Wakefield station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 55 min.
Selby to Wakefield train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Selby station.
Selby to Wakefield train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Wakefield Westgate station.
Book your Selby to Wakefield train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Selby and Wakefield is 30.5 km. The road distance is 49 km.
You can take a train from Selby to Wakefield Westgate via Leeds in around 43 min.