The average bus between Wakefield and Widnes takes 5h 24m and the fastest bus takes 4h 24m. The bus service runs several times per day from Wakefield to Widnes. 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 2 hours between Wakefield and Widnes. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wakefield is at 10:30 PM which arrives into Widnes at 6:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and take an average of 5h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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6h 4m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Wakefield to Widnes? 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 Wakefield to Widnes. However, there are services departing from Wakefield station and arriving at Widnes station via Liverpool, Liverpool One. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.
Wakefield to Widnes bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.
Wakefield to Widnes bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Liverpool, Liverpool One station.
The distance between Wakefield and Widnes is 89.2 km. The road distance is 177 km.
National Express operates a bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool One hourly. Tickets cost £13–23 and the journey takes 3h.