There are 5 ways to get from Harlech to Wakefield by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Harlech to Machynllethtrain
- Take the train from Machynlleth to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain
7h 20m£64–108Drive 140.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Harlech to Wakefieldcar 140.7 mi
3h£35–50Bus
- Take the bus from The Australia to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 5bus 1
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 409
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
12h 35m£46–79Bus, train
- Take the bus from Porthmadog Park Stand B to Bangor stationbus 1
- Take the train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain
7h 25mBus, train, line 268 bus
- Take the bus from Porthmadog Park Stand B to Bangor stationbus 1
- Take the train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Earlestowntrain
- Take the train from Earlestown to Bradford Interchangetrain
- Take the bus from Bradford Interchange Bus Station to Union Street Jbus 268
9h 18m
Harlech to Wakefield by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Harlech to Wakefield is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 3h.
The fastest way to get from Harlech to Wakefield is to drive which takes 3h and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Harlech station to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Harlech station and arriving at Queen Elizabeth's School via The Australia, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2, Birmingham Coach Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Harlech to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Harlech and arriving at Wakefield Kirkgate via Machynlleth, Shrewsbury and Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
The distance between Harlech and Wakefield is 199 miles. The road distance is 141.5 miles.
The best way to get from Harlech to Wakefield without a car is to train which takes 7h 20m and costs £60 - £110.
It takes approximately 7h 20m to get from Harlech to Wakefield, including transfers.
Harlech to Wakefield bus services, operated by TaithCymru, depart from The Australia station.
Harlech to Wakefield train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Harlech station.
The best way to get from Harlech to Wakefield is to train which takes 7h 20m and costs £60 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £80 and takes 12h 35m.
What companies run services between Harlech, Wales and Wakefield, England?
You can take a train from Harlech to Wakefield Kirkgate via Machynlleth, Shrewsbury, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 7h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Harlech station to Queen Elizabeth's School via The Australia, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2, Birmingham Coach Station, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 12h 35m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Harlech to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–19
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Machynlleth to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Earlestown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–19
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–19
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Earlestown to Bradford Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Website
- TaithCymru
Bus from The Australia to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 5
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- TaithCymru
Bus from Porthmadog Park Stand B to Bangor station
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- TaithCymru
Bus from Porthmadog Park Stand B to Bangor station
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- TaithCymru
- Phone
- +44 1654 702100
- info@lloydscoaches.com
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
Bus from The Australia to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 5
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–28
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- customer.services@arriva.co.uk
- Website
- Arriva UK
Bus from Bradford Interchange Bus Station to Union Street J
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- Arriva UK
- Adult Single All Zone
- £1–3
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Harlech to Wakefield bus services, operated by TaithCymru, arrive at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 5.
Harlech to Wakefield train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Machynlleth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Harlech to Wakefield is 142 miles. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Harlech to Wakefield.
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