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How to get fromBasildon to Wakefieldby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Basildon to Wakefield by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from King's Cross to Wakefield Westgatetrain train London Kings Cross - Leeds / ...
    3h 12m
    £67–112

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Stansted Airport (STN)bus bus X10
    2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road Stationbus bus A6
    3. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Leeds City Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 32m
    £29–59

  3. Drive 193.5 mi

    1. Drive from Basildon to Wakefieldcar car 193.5 mi
    3h 20m
    £48–69

  4. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Basildon to London Fenchurch Streettrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain train
    5h 35m
    £93–287

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Stansted Airport (STN)bus bus X10
    2. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Leicestertrain train
    3. Take the train from Leicester to Sheffieldtrain train
    4. Take the train from Sheffield to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain train
    7h 18m
    £102–163

  6. Fly London City Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane plane LCY - LBA
    6h 38m
    £263–531

Basildon to Wakefield by bus and train

Calendar111Weekly Services
Duration7h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket£102Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to Wakefield Westgate hourly. Tickets cost £55–80 and the journey takes 1h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Wakefield Bus Station via London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 8h 32m.

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