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

The cheapest way to get from Liverpool to Wakefield is to bus which costs £6 - £18 and takes 3h 40m.

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 23m and costs £17 - £25.

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 40m.

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 71.4 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 and costs £23 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 2h 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 FlixBus, 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 and costs £23 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £6 - £18 and takes 3h 40m.

Where does the Liverpool to Wakefield bus arrive?

Liverpool to Wakefield bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus 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 23m 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?

There are 2045+ hotels available in Wakefield.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Huddersfield
best
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to HuddersfieldLiverpool Lime Street - Newcastle / ...
2. Take the train from Huddersfield to Wakefield KirkgateManchester Piccadilly - York / ...
2h
£23–54
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Leeds City Bus StationUk072
3h 40m
£7–18
Drive 71 mi
1. Drive from Liverpool to Wakefield71 mi
1h 23m
£18–25
Train
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Wakefield KirkgateLiverpool Lime Street - Sheffield
2h 14m
£25–55
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester PiccadillyLiverpool Lime Street - Cleethorpes / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield KirkgateManchester Piccadilly - York / ...
2h 32m
£16–55
Bus via Wakefield Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station170 / ...
3h 52m
£7–30

Liverpool to Wakefield by train

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Liverpool to Wakefield.

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Distance: 70.7 mi
Duration: 2h

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. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Leeds City Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £5–15 and the journey takes 2h 55m.

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