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

The cheapest way to get from Burnley to Wakefield is to drive which costs £9 - £14 and takes 1h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Burnley to Wakefield is to drive which takes 1h 5m and costs £9 - £14.

Is there a direct bus between Burnley and Wakefield?

No, there is no direct bus from Burnley station to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Union Street J via Halifax Bus Station and Bradford Interchange Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Burnley and Wakefield?

No, there is no direct train from Burnley to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Burnley Manchester Road and arriving at Wakefield Westgate via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 24m.

How far is it from Burnley to Wakefield?

The distance between Burnley and Wakefield is 48 miles. The road distance is 38.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Burnley to Wakefield without a car is to train which takes 1h 24m and costs £8 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 1h 24m to get from Burnley to Wakefield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Burnley to Wakefield bus from?

Burnley to Wakefield bus services, operated by First Halifax, Calder Valley & Huddersfield, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Burnley to Wakefield train from?

Burnley to Wakefield train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Burnley Manchester Road station.

Train or bus from Burnley to Wakefield?

The best way to get from Burnley to Wakefield is to train which takes 1h 24m and costs £8 - £35. Alternatively, you can line 591 bus and line 268 bus, which costs and takes 4h 22m.

Where does the Burnley to Wakefield bus arrive?

Burnley to Wakefield bus services, operated by First Halifax, Calder Valley & Huddersfield, arrive at Halifax Bus Station.

Where does the Burnley to Wakefield train arrive?

Burnley to Wakefield train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Leeds station.

Can I drive from Burnley to Wakefield?

Yes, the driving distance between Burnley to Wakefield is 38 miles. It takes approximately 1h 5m to drive from Burnley to Wakefield.

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

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Where can I stay near Wakefield?

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Burnley to Wakefield - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 591 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Leedstrain Blackpool North - York / ...
1h 24m
£9–33
Line 591 bus, line 268 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Halifax Bus Stationbus 591
2. Take the bus from Bradford Interchange Bus Station to Union Street Jbus 268
4h 22m
Drive 38 mi
1. Drive from Burnley to Wakefieldcar 38 mi
1h 5m
£10–14
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Burnley to Wakefieldtaxi 38 mi
1h 5m
£80–100

Burnley to Wakefield by train

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1h 24mAverage Duration

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Distance: 47.6 mi
Duration: 1h 24m

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

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Burnley Manchester Road to Leeds hourly. Tickets cost £6–27 and the journey takes 1h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Union Street J via Halifax Bus Station and Bradford Interchange Bus Station in around 4h 22m.

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