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 £50 - £130 and takes 8h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Wakefield is to fly and train which takes 4h 8m and costs £80 - £260.

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 every two hours, 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 262 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 £140 - £200.

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 every two hours.

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, bus or fly from Exeter to Wakefield?

The best way to get from Exeter to Wakefield is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs £140 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £130 and takes 8h 30m, you could also fly, which costs £100 - £350 and takes 8h 14m.

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 28m to drive from Exeter to Wakefield.

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

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Where can I stay near Wakefield?

There are 1102+ 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 Westgatetrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
4h 19m
£140–200
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 106 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Meadowhall Interchange/A2bus 131 / ...
8h 30m
£54–125
Drive 260.4 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Wakefieldcar 260.4 mi
4h 28m
£64–92
Fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain
4h 8m
£84–256
Fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane EXT - LBA
8h 14m
£105–342

Exeter to Wakefield by train

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4h 19mAverage Duration

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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 every 2 hours. Tickets cost £140–200 and the journey takes 4h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Wakefield Kirkgate via Birmingham Coach Station, Meadowhall Interchange/A2, and Meadowhall in around 8h 30m.

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