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

The cheapest way to get from Derby to Wakefield is to bus which costs £8 - £35 and takes 2h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Derby to Wakefield is to train which takes 1h 1m and costs £35 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Derby and Wakefield?

No, there is no direct bus from Derby station to Wakefield station. However, there are services departing from Derby Bus Station and arriving at Wakefield Bus Station via Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Derby and Wakefield?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Derby and arriving at Wakefield Westgate. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 1m.

How far is it from Derby to Wakefield?

The distance between Derby and Wakefield is 64 miles. The road distance is 65 miles.

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

The best way to get from Derby to Wakefield without a car is to train which takes 1h 1m and costs £35 - £50.

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

The train from Derby to Wakefield Westgate takes 1h 1m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Derby to Wakefield bus from?

Derby to Wakefield bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Derby Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Derby to Wakefield train from?

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

Train or bus from Derby to Wakefield?

The best way to get from Derby to Wakefield is to train which takes 1h 1m and costs £35 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £8 - £35 and takes 2h 51m.

Where does the Derby to Wakefield bus arrive?

Derby to Wakefield bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where does the Derby to Wakefield train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Derby to Wakefield?

Yes, the driving distance between Derby to Wakefield is 65 miles. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from Derby to Wakefield.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Derby to Wakefield?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Derby to Wakefield Westgatetrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
1h 1m
£35–50
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Derby Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus Uk014 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Wakefield Bus Stationbus 110 / ...
2h 51m
£9–34
Drive 64.6 mi
1. Drive from Derby to Wakefieldcar 64.6 mi
1h 7m
£16–24
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Corporation Street to Railway Stationbus 9.1 / ...
2. Take the train from Alfreton to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain Nottingham - Leeds / ...
2h 52m
£24–42

Derby to Wakefield by train

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Distance: 63.5 mi
Duration: 1h 1m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Derby to Wakefield Westgate hourly. Tickets cost £35–50 and the journey takes 1h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Derby Bus Station to Wakefield Bus Station via Leeds City Bus Station in around 2h 51m.

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