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

The cheapest way to get from Durham to Wakefield is to bus which costs £13 - £18 and takes 2h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Durham to Wakefield is to train which takes 1h 32m and costs £50 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Durham and Wakefield?

No, there is no direct bus from Durham to Wakefield station. However, there are services departing from Durham University Palatine Centre and arriving at Wakefield Bus Station via Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Durham and Wakefield?

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.

How far is it from Durham to Wakefield?

The distance between Durham and Wakefield is 101 miles. The road distance is 86.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Durham to Wakefield without a car is to train which takes 1h 32m and costs £50 - £130.

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

The train from Durham to Wakefield Westgate takes 1h 32m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Durham to Wakefield bus from?

Durham to Wakefield bus services, operated by Megabus UK, depart from Durham University Palatine Centre station.

Where do I catch the Durham to Wakefield train from?

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

Train or bus from Durham to Wakefield?

The best way to get from Durham to Wakefield is to train which takes 1h 32m and costs £50 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £13 - £18 and takes 2h 20m.

Where does the Durham to Wakefield bus arrive?

Durham to Wakefield bus services, operated by Megabus UK, arrive at Leeds York St Bus Station.

Where does the Durham to Wakefield train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Durham to Wakefield?

Yes, the driving distance between Durham to Wakefield is 86 miles. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Durham to Wakefield.

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

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Where can I stay near Wakefield?

There are 326+ hotels available in Wakefield.

Durham to Wakefield - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Durham to Wakefield by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Durham to Wakefield Westgatetrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
1h 32m
£50–130
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Durham University Palatine Centre to Leeds York St Bus Stationbus megabus M20
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Wakefield Bus Stationbus 110 / ...
2h 20m
£14–18
Drive 85.7 mi
1. Drive from Durham to Wakefieldcar 85.7 mi
1h 39m
£21–31

Durham to Wakefield by train

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Distance: 100.8 mi
Duration: 1h 32m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Durham to Wakefield Westgate hourly. Tickets cost £50–130 and the journey takes 1h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Durham University Palatine Centre to Wakefield Bus Station via Leeds City Bus Station in around 2h 20m.

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