The average train between Wakefield and Shipley takes 39 min and the fastest train takes 28 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Wakefield to Shipley. 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 20 minutes between Wakefield and Shipley. The earliest departure is at 1:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Wakefield is at 10:44 PM which arrives into Shipley at 11:35 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 39 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Wakefield to Shipley. However, there are services departing from Wakefield station and arriving at Shipley station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39 min.
Wakefield to Shipley train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Wakefield Westgate station.
Wakefield to Shipley train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Shipley station.
Book your Wakefield to Shipley train tickets online with Cross Country, Northern Trains Limited and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Wakefield and Shipley is 24.3 km. The road distance is 33 km.
You can take a train from Wakefield Westgate to Shipley via Leeds in around 34 min.