The average train between Wakefield and Selby takes 55 min and the fastest train takes 37 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Wakefield to Selby. 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 Wakefield and Selby. The earliest departure is at 1:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Wakefield is at 9:55 PM which arrives into Selby at 10:54 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 Wakefield to Selby. However, there are services departing from Wakefield station and arriving at Selby station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 55 min.
Wakefield to Selby train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Wakefield Westgate station.
Wakefield to Selby train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Selby station.
Book your Wakefield to Selby train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), TransPennine Express and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Wakefield and Selby is 30.5 km. The road distance is 49 km.
You can take a train from Wakefield Westgate to Selby via Leeds in around 55 min.