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

The cheapest way to get from Cumbria to Wakefield is to bus which costs £16 - £35 and takes 5h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cumbria to Wakefield is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs £24 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Cumbria and Wakefield?

No, there is no direct bus from Cumbria to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Longthwaite road end and arriving at Queen Elizabeth GS via Bus Station, Halston Hotel and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.

How far is it from Cumbria to Wakefield?

The distance between Cumbria and Wakefield is 149 miles. The road distance is 103.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cumbria to Wakefield without a car is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs £40 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Cumbria to Wakefield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cumbria to Wakefield bus from?

Cumbria to Wakefield bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Halston Hotel station.

Train or bus from Cumbria to Wakefield?

The best way to get from Cumbria to Wakefield is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs £40 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £35 and takes 5h 54m.

Where does the Cumbria to Wakefield bus arrive?

Cumbria to Wakefield bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Can I drive from Cumbria to Wakefield?

Yes, the driving distance between Cumbria to Wakefield is 104 miles. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Cumbria to Wakefield.

Where can I stay near Wakefield?

There are 2075+ hotels available in Wakefield.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Cumbria 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 Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Piccadillytrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain Manchester Piccadilly - York / ...
4h 33m
£41–112
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Ukn31
5h 54m
£17–30
Drive 103.3 mi
1. Drive from Cumbria to Wakefieldcar 103.3 mi
2h 16m
£25–36
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Rail Stationbus 563
2. Take the train from Kirkby Stephen to Leedstrain Carlisle - Leeds / ...
5h 37m
£17–35

Cumbria to Wakefield by bus and train

78Weekly Services

4h 33mAverage Duration

£41Cheapest Price

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Distance: 148.3 mi
Duration: 4h 33m

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

You can take a bus from Ullswater Guest House to Wakefield Kirkgate via Rail Station, Penrith North Lakes, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 4h 33m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Halston Hotel to Leeds City Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £6–12 and the journey takes 2h 45m.

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