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

The cheapest way to get from London to Wakefield is to bus via Leeds City Bus Station which costs £11 - £29 and takes 5h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Wakefield is to train which takes 1h 56m and costs £30 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between London and Wakefield?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from London Victoria and arriving at Retail Parks C. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 21m.

Is there a direct train between London and Wakefield?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from King's Cross and arriving at Wakefield Westgate. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 56m.

How far is it from London to Wakefield?

The distance between London and Wakefield is 176 miles. The road distance is 185.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from London to Wakefield without a car is to train which takes 1h 56m and costs £30 - £180.

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

The train from London Kings Cross to Wakefield Westgate takes 1h 56m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the London to Wakefield bus from?

London to Wakefield bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the London to Wakefield train from?

London to Wakefield train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from King's Cross station.

Train or bus from London to Wakefield?

The best way to get from London to Wakefield is to train which takes 1h 56m and costs £30 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £9 - £35 and takes 5h 21m.

Where does the London to Wakefield bus arrive?

London to Wakefield bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Retail Parks C station.

Where does the London to Wakefield train arrive?

London to Wakefield train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Wakefield Westgate station.

Can I drive from London to Wakefield?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Wakefield is 185 miles. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from London to Wakefield.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from London to Wakefield?

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Where can I stay near Wakefield?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Wakefield WestgateLondon Kings Cross - Leeds / ...
1h 56m
£30–180
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Retail Parks C465 / ...
5h 21m
£9–35
Drive 184.1 mi
1. Drive from London to Wakefield184.1 mi
3h 12m
£45–65
Fly, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LHR - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgate
4h 21m
£79–258
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to SheffieldLondon St Pancras International - Sheffield
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Wakefield KirkgateSheffield - Leeds / ...
3h 13m
£40–159
Bus via Leeds City Bus Station
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Leeds City Bus StationUk001 / ...
5h 29m
£11–28

London to Wakefield by train

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Distance: 175.1 mi
Duration: 1h 56m

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

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to Wakefield Westgate hourly. Tickets cost £30–95 and the journey takes 1h 56m. Grand Central Trains also services this route 4 times a day. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to Retail Parks C 4 times a day. Tickets cost £9–35 and the journey takes 5h 21m.

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