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

The cheapest way to get from Liverpool to Wakefield is to drive which costs £17 - £26 and takes 1h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Liverpool to Wakefield is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs £17 - £26.

Is there a direct bus between Liverpool and Wakefield?

No, there is no direct bus from Liverpool to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Liverpool, Liverpool One and arriving at Queen Elizabeth GS via Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Liverpool and Wakefield?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Liverpool Lime Street and arriving at Wakefield Kirkgate. Services depart four times a week, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. The journey takes approximately 2h 14m.

How far is it from Liverpool to Wakefield?

The distance between Liverpool and Wakefield is 71 miles. The road distance is 71.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Liverpool to Wakefield without a car is to train via Huddersfield which takes 2h 2m and costs £20 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 2h 2m to get from Liverpool to Wakefield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Liverpool to Wakefield bus from?

Liverpool to Wakefield bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Where do I catch the Liverpool to Wakefield train from?

Liverpool to Wakefield train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.

Train or bus from Liverpool to Wakefield?

The best way to get from Liverpool to Wakefield is to train via Huddersfield which takes 2h 2m and costs £20 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £8 - £30 and takes 3h 48m.

Where does the Liverpool to Wakefield bus arrive?

Liverpool to Wakefield bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where does the Liverpool to Wakefield train arrive?

Liverpool to Wakefield train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Huddersfield station.

Can I drive from Liverpool to Wakefield?

Yes, the driving distance between Liverpool to Wakefield is 71 miles. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Liverpool to Wakefield.

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

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Where can I stay near Wakefield?

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Liverpool to Wakefield - 6 ways to travel via train, line 231 bus, car, and bus

There are 6 ways to get from Liverpool to Wakefield by train, bus, or car

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Train via Huddersfield
best
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Huddersfieldtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle / ...
2. Take the train from Huddersfield to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain Manchester Piccadilly - York / ...
2h 2m
£20–54
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
3h 48m
£8–30
Train, line 231 bus
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Huddersfieldtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle / ...
2. Take the bus from Huddersfield Bus Station to Union Street Jbus 232 / ...
2h 35m
£18–47
Drive 71 mi
1. Drive from Liverpool to Wakefieldcar 71 mi
1h 24m
£18–26
Train
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain Liverpool Lime Street - Sheffield
2h 14m
£27–55
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain Liverpool Lime Street - Cleethorpes / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain Manchester Piccadilly - York / ...
2h 34m
£17–55

Liverpool to Wakefield by train

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Distance: 70.7 mi
Duration: 2h 2m

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

You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Wakefield Kirkgate via Huddersfield in around 2h 2m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station hourly. Tickets cost £19–27 and the journey takes 3h 5m. FlixBus also services this route twice daily.

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