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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Wakefield is to bus which costs £11 - £26 and takes 4h 58m.

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 35m and costs £18 - £28.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Wakefield?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Queen Elizabeth GS via Liverpool, Liverpool One and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.

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 41m.

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 41m and costs £15 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 2h 41m 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 41m and costs £15 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £11 - £26 and takes 4h 58m.

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 35m 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?

There are 2045+ hotels available in Wakefield.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester PiccadillyLlandudno - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield KirkgateManchester Piccadilly - York / ...
2h 41m
£16–59
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Liverpool, Liverpool OneUk021 / ...
2. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Leeds City Bus StationUk072
4h 58m
£12–26
Drive 77.8 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Wakefield77.8 mi
1h 35m
£19–28
Train via Warrington
1. Take the train from Chester to Newton-le-WillowsLlandudno - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to HuddersfieldLiverpool Lime Street - Newcastle / ...
2h 57m
£31–54

Chester to Wakefield by train

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2h 41mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Chester to Wakefield.

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Distance: 78.8 mi
Duration: 2h 41m

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 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Queen Elizabeth GS via Liverpool, Liverpool One and Leeds City Bus Station in around 4h 58m.

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