There are 3 ways to get from Coventry to Wakefield by train or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Coventry to Wakefield Westgatetrain Bournemouth - Edinburgh / ...
2h 16m£65–95Drive 107.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Coventry to Wakefieldcar 107.6 mi
1h 51m£27–38Train via Birmingham New Street
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Wakefield Westgatetrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2h 44m£61–95
Coventry to Wakefield by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Coventry to Wakefield is to drive which costs £26 - £40 and takes 1h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Coventry to Wakefield is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs £26 - £40.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Coventry and arriving at Wakefield Westgate. Services depart once daily, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 2h 16m.
The distance between Coventry and Wakefield is 124 miles. The road distance is 108.2 miles.
The best way to get from Coventry to Wakefield without a car is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs £65 - £95.
The train from Coventry to Wakefield Westgate takes 2h 16m including transfers and departs once daily.
Coventry to Wakefield train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Coventry station.
Coventry to Wakefield train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Wakefield Westgate station.
Yes, the driving distance between Coventry to Wakefield is 108 miles. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Coventry to Wakefield.
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What companies run services between Coventry, England and Wakefield, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Coventry to Wakefield Westgate once daily. Tickets cost £65–95 and the journey takes 2h 16m.
Train from Coventry to Wakefield Westgate
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £65–95
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Wakefield Westgate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–80
- Website
- Cross Country
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