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There are 6 ways to get from ExCeL London to Wakefield by train, car, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from King's Cross to Wakefield WestgatetrainLondon Kings Cross - Bradford Forster Square / ...
    3h
    £34–101
  2. Drive 190.5 mi

    1. Drive from ExCeL London to Wakefieldcar190.5 mi
    3h 20m
    £47–68
  3. Fly London City Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)planeLCY - LBA
    5h 48m
    £213–498
  4. Train via Sheffield

    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to SheffieldtrainLondon St Pancras International - Sheffield
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Wakefield KirkgatetrainSheffield - Leeds / ...
    4h 14m
    £44–177
  5. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)planeLHR - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain
    5h 10m
    £84–261
  6. Fly London City Airport to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)planeLCY - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain
    6h 25m
    £193–413

ExCeL London to Wakefield by foot, train, and subway

Calendar172Weekly Services
Duration3hAverage Duration
Ticket£34Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between ExCeL London, England and Wakefield, England?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to Wakefield Westgate hourly. Tickets cost £30–95 and the journey takes 1h 59m. Alternatively, British Airways, Aer Lingus, and KLM fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) 5 times a day.

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