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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Wakefield is to bus which costs £16 - £55 and takes 6h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Wakefield is to drive which takes 3h 41m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Wakefield?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Wakefield station. However, there are services departing from Kingsway GD and arriving at Wakefield Bus Station via Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Wakefield?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Wakefield Westgate. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 4h 1m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Wakefield?

The distance between Cardiff and Wakefield is 213 miles. The road distance is 210.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Wakefield without a car is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs £100 - £180.

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

The train from Cardiff Central to Wakefield Westgate takes 4h 1m including transfers and departs five times a week.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Wakefield bus from?

Cardiff to Wakefield bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kingsway GD station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Wakefield train from?

Cardiff to Wakefield train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Wakefield?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Wakefield is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs £100 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £55 and takes 6h 55m.

Where does the Cardiff to Wakefield bus arrive?

Cardiff to Wakefield bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Cardiff to Wakefield train arrive?

Cardiff to Wakefield train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Wakefield Westgate station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Wakefield?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Wakefield is 210 miles. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Cardiff to Wakefield.

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

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Where can I stay near Wakefield?

There are 1988+ hotels available in Wakefield.

Cardiff to Wakefield - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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 Cardiff Central to Wakefield WestgateCardiff Central - Edinburgh
4h 1m
£100–180
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Bus StationUk940 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Leeds City Bus StationUk070 / ...
6h 55m
£17–54
Drive 208.9 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Wakefield208.9 mi
3h 41m
£53–76
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)BRS - LBA
6h 26m
£81–191
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New StreetCardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Wakefield WestgatePlymouth - Edinburgh / ...
4h 25m
£70–181
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester PiccadillyCardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield KirkgateManchester Piccadilly - York / ...
5h 1m
£61–116

Cardiff to Wakefield by train

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Distance: 212.2 mi
Duration: 4h 1m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Wakefield, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Cardiff Central to Wakefield Westgate 5 times a week. Tickets cost £100–180 and the journey takes 4h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Wakefield Bus Station via Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station in around 6h 55m.

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