There are 2 ways to get from Durham to Wakefield by train or car
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Durham to Wakefield by train
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The cheapest way to get from Durham to Wakefield is to drive which costs £20 - £30 and takes 1h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Durham to Wakefield is to train which takes 1h 32m and costs £24 - £45.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Durham and arriving at Wakefield Westgate. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 32m.
The distance between Durham and Wakefield is 101 miles. The road distance is 86.2 miles.
The best way to get from Durham to Wakefield without a car is to train which takes 1h 32m and costs £24 - £45.
The train from Durham to Wakefield Westgate takes 1h 32m including transfers and departs hourly.
Durham to Wakefield train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Durham station.
Durham to Wakefield train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Wakefield Westgate station.
Yes, the driving distance between Durham to Wakefield is 86 miles. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Durham to Wakefield.
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What companies run services between Durham, England and Wakefield, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Durham to Wakefield Westgate hourly. Tickets cost £24–45 and the journey takes 1h 32m.
Train from Durham to Wakefield Westgate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–45
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
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