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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Wakefield is to drive which costs £18 - £28 and takes 1h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Wakefield is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs £18 - £28.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Wakefield?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Wakefield station. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Wakefield Bus Station via Liverpool, Liverpool One and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Wakefield?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Wakefield Kirkgate via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.

How far is it from Chester to Wakefield?

The distance between Chester and Wakefield is 79 miles. The road distance is 78.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Wakefield without a car is to train which takes 2h 44m and costs £13 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 2h 44m to get from Chester to Wakefield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Wakefield bus from?

Chester to Wakefield bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Chester to Wakefield train from?

Chester to Wakefield train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Chester station.

Train or bus from Chester to Wakefield?

The best way to get from Chester to Wakefield is to train which takes 2h 44m and costs £13 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £12 - £40 and takes 4h 52m.

Where does the Chester to Wakefield bus arrive?

Chester to Wakefield bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Where does the Chester to Wakefield train arrive?

Chester to Wakefield train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Chester to Wakefield?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Wakefield is 78 miles. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Chester to Wakefield.

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

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Where can I stay near Wakefield?

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Chester to Wakefield - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and tram

There are 4 ways to get from Chester to Wakefield by train, bus, car, or tram

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Piccadillytrain Llandudno - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain Manchester Piccadilly - York / ...
2h 44m
£14–59
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus Ukn21 / ...
2. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
4h 52m
£13–38
Drive 77.8 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Wakefieldcar 77.8 mi
1h 36m
£19–28
Train, tram, line 184 bus, line 231 bus
1. Take the train from Chester to East Didsburytrain
2. Take the tram from East Didsbury to Oldham Mumpstram
3. Take the bus from Oldham Mumps Interchange to Huddersfield Bus Stationbus 184
4. Take the bus from Huddersfield Bus Station to Union Street Jbus 232 / ...
5h 23m

Chester to Wakefield by train

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Distance: 78.8 mi
Duration: 2h 44m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Wakefield Kirkgate via Manchester Piccadilly in around 2h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Wakefield Bus Station via Liverpool, Liverpool One and Leeds City Bus Station in around 4h 52m.

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