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

The cheapest way to get from Coventry to Wakefield is to bus via Leicester which costs £11 - £22 and takes 4h 29m.

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 51m 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 Leicester and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Coventry and Wakefield?

No, there is no direct train from Coventry to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Coventry and arriving at Wakefield Westgate via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.

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 49m and costs £55 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Coventry to Wakefield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Coventry to Wakefield bus from?

Coventry to Wakefield bus services, operated by Arriva UK, 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 Birmingham New Street station.

Train or bus from Coventry to Wakefield?

The best way to get from Coventry to Wakefield is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs £55 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus via Leicester, which costs £11 - £22 and takes 4h 29m.

Where does the Coventry to Wakefield bus arrive?

Coventry to Wakefield bus services, operated by Arriva UK, 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 51m to drive from Coventry to Wakefield.

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

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Where can I stay near Wakefield?

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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 Birmingham New Street to Wakefield Westgatetrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2h 49m
£57–91
Bus via Leicester
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coventry University to M&Sbus X6
2. Take the bus from Leicester to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus Uk002 / ...
4h 29m
£12–22
Drive 107.6 mi
1. Drive from Coventry to Wakefieldcar 107.6 mi
1h 51m
£27–38
Bus
1. Take the bus from Belgrade Theatre to Birmingham Coach Stationbus X1
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Meadowhall Interchange/A2bus 131 / ...
5h 7m

Coventry to Wakefield by train

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2h 49mAverage Duration

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Distance: 121.4 mi
Duration: 2h 49m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Wakefield Westgate hourly. Tickets cost £50–75 and the journey takes 1h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coventry University to Wakefield Bus Station via M&S, Leicester, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 4h 29m.

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