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

The cheapest way to get from Bolton to Wakefield is to drive which costs £11 - £17 and takes 59 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Bolton to Wakefield is to drive which takes 59 min and costs £11 - £17.

Is there a direct bus between Bolton and Wakefield?

No, there is no direct bus from Bolton to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Bolton Interchange and arriving at Queen Elizabeth GS via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Bolton and Wakefield?

No, there is no direct train from Bolton to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Bolton and arriving at Wakefield Kirkgate via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.

How far is it from Bolton to Wakefield?

The distance between Bolton and Wakefield is 50 miles. The road distance is 47.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bolton to Wakefield without a car is to train which takes 2h 4m and costs £13 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 2h 4m to get from Bolton to Wakefield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bolton to Wakefield bus from?

Bolton to Wakefield bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Bolton Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Bolton to Wakefield train from?

Bolton to Wakefield train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Bolton station.

Train or bus from Bolton to Wakefield?

The best way to get from Bolton to Wakefield is to train which takes 2h 4m and costs £13 - £55. Alternatively, you can line 8 bus and bus and line 110 bus, which costs and takes 4h 6m.

Where does the Bolton to Wakefield bus arrive?

Bolton to Wakefield bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Bolton to Wakefield train arrive?

Bolton to Wakefield train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Bolton to Wakefield?

Yes, the driving distance between Bolton to Wakefield is 47 miles. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from Bolton to Wakefield.

How do I get a train ticket from Bolton to Wakefield?

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Where can I stay near Wakefield?

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Bolton to Wakefield - 5 ways to travel via train, line 471 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Bolton to Wakefield by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bolton to Manchester Piccadillytrain Blackpool North - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain Manchester Piccadilly - York / ...
2h 4m
£14–54
Drive 47.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Bolton to Wakefieldcar 47.1 mi
59 min
£12–17
Line 471 bus, train, line 268 bus
1. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Rochdale stationbus 471
2. Take the train from Rochdale to Bradford Interchangetrain
3. Take the bus from Bradford Interchange Bus Station to Union Street Jbus 268
4h 4m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Bolton to Wakefieldtaxi 47.1 mi
59 min
£95–120
Line 8 bus, bus, line 110 bus
1. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Shudehill Interchangebus 8
2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Queen Elizabeth GSbus 110
4h 6m

Bolton to Wakefield by train

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Distance: 50.1 mi
Duration: 2h 4m

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

You can take a train from Bolton to Wakefield Kirkgate via Manchester Piccadilly in around 2h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bolton Interchange to Queen Elizabeth GS via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Leeds City Bus Station in around 4h 6m.

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