What is the cheapest way to get from Alnwick to Wakefield?

The cheapest way to get from Alnwick to Wakefield is to train and bus which costs £20 - £40 and takes 5h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Alnwick to Wakefield?

The fastest way to get from Alnwick to Wakefield is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Alnwick and Wakefield?

No, there is no direct bus from Alnwick to Wakefield station. However, there are services departing from Retail Park and arriving at Wakefield Bus Station via Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.

How far is it from Alnwick to Wakefield?

The distance between Alnwick and Wakefield is 156 miles. The road distance is 135.1 miles.

How do I travel from Alnwick to Wakefield without a car?

The best way to get from Alnwick to Wakefield without a car is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs £70 - £200.

How long does it take to get from Alnwick to Wakefield?

It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Alnwick to Wakefield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alnwick to Wakefield bus from?

Alnwick to Wakefield bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Retail Park station.

Train or bus from Alnwick to Wakefield?

The best way to get from Alnwick to Wakefield is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs £70 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £35 and takes 4h 25m.

Where does the Alnwick to Wakefield bus arrive?

Alnwick to Wakefield bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Can I drive from Alnwick to Wakefield?

Yes, the driving distance between Alnwick to Wakefield is 135 miles. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Alnwick to Wakefield.

Where can I stay near Wakefield?

There are 642+ hotels available in Wakefield.

Alnwick to Wakefield - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Alnwick to Wakefield by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Alnmouth to Wakefield Westgatetrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
3h 32m
£71–196
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Alnmouth to Newcastletrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus Uk001 / ...
5h 2m
£20–36
Bus
1. Take the bus from Retail Park to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 591
4h 25m
£26–34
Drive 134.4 mi
1. Drive from Alnwick to Wakefieldcar 134.4 mi
2h 32m
£33–47

Alnwick to Wakefield by bus and train

24Weekly Services

3h 32mAverage Duration

£71Cheapest Price

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Distance: 155 mi
Duration: 3h 32m

What companies run services between Alnwick, England and Wakefield, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Alnmouth to Wakefield Westgate every 4 hours. Tickets cost £65–190 and the journey takes 2h 16m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Retail Park to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station twice daily. Tickets cost £22–35 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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