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

The cheapest way to get from Coventry to Wakefield is to bus which costs £14 - £35 and takes 4h.

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

The fastest way to get from Coventry to Wakefield is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs £26 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Coventry and Wakefield?

No, there is no direct bus from Coventry to Wakefield station. However, there are services departing from Coventry University and arriving at Wakefield Bus Station via Asda and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.

Is there a direct train between Coventry and Wakefield?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Coventry and arriving at Wakefield Westgate. Services depart once a week, and operate Sunday. The journey takes approximately 2h.

How far is it from Coventry to Wakefield?

The distance between Coventry and Wakefield is 122 miles. The road distance is 108.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Coventry to Wakefield without a car is to train which takes 2h and costs £50 - £85.

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

The train from Coventry to Wakefield Westgate takes 2h including transfers and departs once a week.

Where do I catch the Coventry to Wakefield bus from?

Coventry to Wakefield bus services, operated by Arriva Midlands, depart from Coventry University station.

Where do I catch the Coventry to Wakefield train from?

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

Train or bus from Coventry to Wakefield?

The best way to get from Coventry to Wakefield is to train which takes 2h and costs £50 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £14 - £35 and takes 4h.

Where does the Coventry to Wakefield bus arrive?

Coventry to Wakefield bus services, operated by Arriva Midlands, arrive at M&S station.

Where does the Coventry to Wakefield train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Coventry to Wakefield?

Yes, the driving distance between Coventry to Wakefield is 108 miles. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Coventry to Wakefield.

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

Book your Coventry to Wakefield train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Wakefield?

There are 2010+ hotels available in Wakefield.

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

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

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 Coventry to Wakefield WestgateReading - Leeds
2h
£50–85
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coventry University to M&SX6
2. Take the bus from Asda to Leeds City Bus StationUk075 / ...
4h
£14–33
Drive 107.6 mi
1. Drive from Coventry to Wakefield107.6 mi
1h 50m
£27–39
Train via Birmingham New Street
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Wakefield WestgatePlymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2h 45m
£40–95

Coventry to Wakefield by train

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Distance: 121.4 mi
Duration: 2h

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

Cross Country operates a train from Coventry to Wakefield Westgate once a week. Tickets cost £50–85 and the journey takes 2h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coventry University to Wakefield Bus Station via M&S, Asda, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 4h.

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