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

The cheapest way to get from Kilmarnock to Wakefield is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 7h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kilmarnock to Wakefield is to drive which takes 4h 14m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Kilmarnock and Wakefield?

No, there is no direct bus from Kilmarnock station to Wakefield station. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock Bus Station and arriving at Wakefield Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Kilmarnock and Wakefield?

No, there is no direct train from Kilmarnock to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock and arriving at Wakefield Westgate via Carlisle and Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.

How far is it from Kilmarnock to Wakefield?

The distance between Kilmarnock and Wakefield is 214 miles. The road distance is 210.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kilmarnock to Wakefield without a car is to train via Carlisle which takes 5h 45m and costs £70 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Kilmarnock to Wakefield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kilmarnock to Wakefield bus from?

Kilmarnock to Wakefield bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Kilmarnock to Wakefield train from?

Kilmarnock to Wakefield train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Kilmarnock station.

Train or bus from Kilmarnock to Wakefield?

The best way to get from Kilmarnock to Wakefield is to train via Carlisle which takes 5h 45m and costs £70 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 7h 16m.

Where does the Kilmarnock to Wakefield bus arrive?

Kilmarnock to Wakefield bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Where does the Kilmarnock to Wakefield train arrive?

Kilmarnock to Wakefield train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Carlisle station.

Can I drive from Kilmarnock to Wakefield?

Yes, the driving distance between Kilmarnock to Wakefield is 210 miles. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Kilmarnock to Wakefield.

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

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Where can I stay near Wakefield?

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Kilmarnock to Wakefield - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Kilmarnock to Wakefield by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Carlisle
best
1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Carlisletrain Glasgow Central - Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Leedstrain Carlisle - Leeds / ...
5h 45m
£73–134
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Ukn31
7h 16m
£33–53
Drive 208.9 mi
1. Drive from Kilmarnock to Wakefieldcar 208.9 mi
4h 14m
£53–76
Train, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport
1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane GLA - LBA
6h 5m
£72–173
Train
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Wakefield Westgatetrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
6h 24m
£116–205
Bus via Church Street
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 183 / ...
8h 50m
£38–78
Fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane GLA - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain
7h 11m
£75–219
Train, fly to Birmingham Airport
1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Wakefield Westgatetrain
5h 46m
£82–181

Kilmarnock to Wakefield by train

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Distance: 212.4 mi
Duration: 5h 45m

What companies run services between Kilmarnock, Scotland and Wakefield, England?

You can take a train from Kilmarnock to Wakefield Westgate via Carlisle and Leeds in around 5h 45m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £24–40 and the journey takes 4h 45m.

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