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

The cheapest way to get from Bootle to Wakefield is to bus which costs £8 - £21 and takes 5h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bootle to Wakefield is to drive which takes 1h 27m and costs £17 - £26.

Is there a direct bus between Bootle and Wakefield?

No, there is no direct bus from Bootle to Wakefield station. However, there are services departing from Riversdale Road and arriving at Wakefield Bus Station via Liverpool, Liverpool One and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Bootle and Wakefield?

No, there is no direct train from Bootle to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Seaforth & Litherland and arriving at Wakefield Kirkgate via Liverpool Lime Street and Huddersfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.

How far is it from Bootle to Wakefield?

The distance between Bootle and Wakefield is 76 miles. The road distance is 71.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bootle to Wakefield without a car is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs £25 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Bootle to Wakefield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bootle to Wakefield bus from?

Bootle to Wakefield bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Where do I catch the Bootle to Wakefield train from?

Bootle to Wakefield train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Seaforth & Litherland station.

Train or bus from Bootle to Wakefield?

The best way to get from Bootle to Wakefield is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs £25 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £8 - £21 and takes 5h 8m.

Where does the Bootle to Wakefield bus arrive?

Bootle to Wakefield bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Where does the Bootle to Wakefield train arrive?

Bootle to Wakefield train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Liverpool Central station.

Can I drive from Bootle to Wakefield?

Yes, the driving distance between Bootle to Wakefield is 71 miles. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Bootle to Wakefield.

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

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Where can I stay near Wakefield?

There are 2011+ hotels available in Wakefield.

Bootle to Wakefield - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Seaforth & Litherland to Liverpool Central
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Huddersfield
3. Take the train from Huddersfield to Wakefield Kirkgate
2h 48m
£25–63
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Leeds City Bus StationUk072
5h 8m
£8–21
Drive 71 mi
1. Drive from Bootle to Wakefield71 mi
1h 27m
£18–26
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sandy Road to Queen Square Bus Station53
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Piccadilly
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgate
3h 25m
£16–58
Bus via Sandy Road
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station170 / ...
5h 9m
£8–33

Bootle to Wakefield by train and foot

120Weekly Services

2h 48mAverage Duration

£25Cheapest Price

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Distance: 75.9 mi
Duration: 2h 48m

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

You can take a train from Seaforth & Litherland to Wakefield Kirkgate via Liverpool Central, Liverpool Lime Street, and Huddersfield in around 2h 48m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Leeds City Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £5–15 and the journey takes 2h 55m.

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