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How to get fromCardiff to Wakefieldby train, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Wakefield Westgatetrain train Cardiff Central - Edinburgh / ...
    4h 1m
    £90–140

  2. Fly from Cardiff Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane plane CWL - LBA
    6h 3m
    £51–236

  3. Drive  208.6 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Wakefieldcar car 208.6 mi
    3h 45m
    £52–75

  4. Train via Bristol

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Parkwaytrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Wakefield Westgatetrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    4h 28m
    £91–155

  5. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain train Manchester Piccadilly - York / ...
    5h 1m
    £68–109

  6. Train to Bristol Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane plane BRS - LBA
    7h 2m
    £70–150

Cardiff to Wakefield by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration4h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket£90Cheapest Price
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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 once daily. Tickets cost £90–140 and the journey takes 4h 1m. Alternatively, Ryanair, Aer Lingus, and KLM fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) 3 times a day.

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