The average train between Walsall and Wakefield takes 2h 56m and the fastest train takes 2h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Walsall 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 hourly between Walsall and Wakefield. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Walsall is at 11:32 PM which arrives into Wakefield at 7:46 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Walsall to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Walsall station and arriving at Wakefield station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
Walsall to Wakefield train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Walsall station.
Walsall to Wakefield train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Wakefield Westgate station.
Book your Walsall to Wakefield train tickets online with West Midlands Trains and Cross Country.
The distance between Walsall and Wakefield is 126.3 km. The road distance is 183 km.
You can take a train from Walsall to Wakefield Westgate via Birmingham New Street in around 2h 55m.