The average bus between Rugby and Wakefield takes 6h 13m and the fastest bus takes 5h 10m. The bus service runs several times per day from Rugby 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.
Buses run every 4 hours between Rugby and Wakefield. The earliest departure is at 6:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rugby is at 7:18 PM which arrives into Wakefield at 5:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Transport Museum and take an average of 6h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Rugby to Wakefield? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Rugby to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Rugby station and arriving at Wakefield station via Transport Museum. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.
Rugby to Wakefield bus services, operated by Stagecoach Midlands, depart from North Street station.
Rugby to Wakefield bus services, operated by Stagecoach Midlands, arrive at Wakefield Bus Station.
The distance between Rugby and Wakefield is 146.8 km. The road distance is 233 km.
You can take a bus from North Street to Wakefield Bus Station via Transport Museum, Pool Meadow Bus Station, M&S, Leicester, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 5h 45m.