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

The cheapest way to get from Croydon to Wakefield is to bus which costs £20 - £45 and takes 6h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Croydon to Wakefield is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs £35 - £110.

Is there a direct train between Croydon and Wakefield?

No, there is no direct train from Croydon to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from East Croydon and arriving at Wakefield Westgate via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.

How far is it from Croydon to Wakefield?

The distance between Croydon and Wakefield is 190 miles. The road distance is 195.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Croydon to Wakefield without a car is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs £35 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from Croydon to Wakefield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Croydon to Wakefield train from?

Croydon to Wakefield train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from East Croydon station.

Train or bus from Croydon to Wakefield?

The best way to get from Croydon to Wakefield is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs £35 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £45 and takes 6h 6m.

Where does the Croydon to Wakefield train arrive?

Croydon to Wakefield train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Croydon to Wakefield?

Yes, the driving distance between Croydon to Wakefield is 196 miles. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Croydon to Wakefield.

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

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Where can I stay near Wakefield?

There are 2042+ hotels available in Wakefield.

Croydon to Wakefield - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Croydon to Wakefield by train, bus, car, or plane

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 East Croydon to London St Pancras IntlBrighton - Cambridge / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Wakefield WestgateLondon Kings Cross - Leeds / ...
2h 46m
£36–104
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Leeds City Bus StationUk001 / ...
6h 6m
£20–45
Drive 194.8 mi
1. Drive from Croydon to Wakefield194.8 mi
3h 31m
£48–69
Fly, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LHR - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgate
5h 18m
£90–260
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to SheffieldLondon St Pancras International - Sheffield
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Wakefield KirkgateSheffield - Leeds / ...
4h 5m
£42–174

Croydon to Wakefield by train

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2h 46mAverage Duration

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Distance: 188.5 mi
Duration: 2h 46m

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

You can take a train from East Croydon to Wakefield Westgate via London St Pancras International and King's Cross in around 2h 46m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Leeds City Bus Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £10–26 and the journey takes 4h 45m.

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