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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Wakefield is to bus which costs £19 - £55 and takes 7h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Wakefield is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs £110 - £350.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Wakefield?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Wakefield station. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Wakefield Bus Station via Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and Wakefield?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Wakefield Westgate. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 19m.

How far is it from Exeter to Wakefield?

The distance between Exeter and Wakefield is 269 miles. The road distance is 261.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Wakefield without a car is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs £110 - £350.

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

The train from Exeter St Davids to Wakefield Westgate takes 4h 19m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Wakefield bus from?

Exeter to Wakefield bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bampfylde Street station.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Wakefield train from?

Exeter to Wakefield train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.

Train or bus from Exeter to Wakefield?

The best way to get from Exeter to Wakefield is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs £110 - £350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £55 and takes 7h 43m.

Where does the Exeter to Wakefield bus arrive?

Exeter to Wakefield bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Exeter to Wakefield train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Exeter to Wakefield?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Wakefield is 262 miles. It takes approximately 4h 24m to drive from Exeter to Wakefield.

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

Book your Exeter to Wakefield train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Wakefield?

There are 2010+ hotels available in Wakefield.

Exeter to Wakefield - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Exeter to Wakefield by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Wakefield WestgatePlymouth - Edinburgh / ...
4h 19m
£110–350
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus StationUk049 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Leeds City Bus StationUk070 / ...
7h 43m
£19–55
Drive 260.4 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Wakefield260.4 mi
4h 24m
£66–94
Fly, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)EXT - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgate
4h 23m
£95–315
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Birmingham Coach Station101 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Meadowhall Interchange/A2131 / ...
8h 37m
£32–89

Exeter to Wakefield by train

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Distance: 267.3 mi
Duration: 4h 19m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Exeter St Davids to Wakefield Westgate hourly. Tickets cost £110–350 and the journey takes 4h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Wakefield Bus Station via Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station in around 7h 43m.

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