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

The cheapest way to get from Luton to Wakefield is to bus which costs £30 - £85 and takes 6h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Luton to Wakefield is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Luton and Wakefield?

No, there is no direct bus from Luton station to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Luton Station Interchange and arriving at Queen Elizabeth GS via Milton Keynes Coachway and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Luton and Wakefield?

No, there is no direct train from Luton to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Luton and arriving at Wakefield Westgate via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.

How far is it from Luton to Wakefield?

The distance between Luton and Wakefield is 206 miles. The road distance is 153.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Luton to Wakefield without a car is to train which takes 2h 52m and costs £65 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Luton to Wakefield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Luton to Wakefield bus from?

Luton to Wakefield bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Milton Keynes Coachway station.

Where do I catch the Luton to Wakefield train from?

Luton to Wakefield train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Luton station.

Train, bus or fly from Luton to Wakefield?

The best way to get from Luton to Wakefield is to train which takes 2h 52m and costs £65 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £85 and takes 6h 48m, you could also fly, which costs £50 - £170 and takes 5h 21m.

Where does the Luton to Wakefield bus arrive?

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

Where does the Luton to Wakefield train arrive?

Luton to Wakefield train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Luton to Wakefield?

Yes, the driving distance between Luton to Wakefield is 154 miles. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Luton to Wakefield.

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

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Where can I stay near Wakefield?

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

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

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Luton to London St Pancras Intltrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Wakefield Westgatetrain London Kings Cross - Leeds / ...
2h 52m
£65–109
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 240 / ...
6h 48m
£35–82
Drive 152.7 mi
1. Drive from Luton to Wakefieldcar 152.7 mi
2h 33m
£38–54
Fly Luton Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LTN - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain
5h 7m
£65–166
Line 100 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Bus Stationbus 100 / ...
2. Take the train from Stevenage to Wakefield Westgatetrain London Kings Cross - Bradford Forster Square / ...
3h 12m
£43–68
Train via Nottingham
1. Take the train from Luton to Ketteringtrain
2. Take the train from Kettering to Nottinghamtrain
3. Take the train from Nottingham to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain
4h 21m
£73–121
Fly Luton Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport
1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane LTN - LBA
5h 21m
£55–169
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain
5h 2m
£74–238

Luton to Wakefield by train

230Weekly Trains

2h 52mAverage Duration

£65Cheapest Price

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Distance: 205.3 mi
Duration: 2h 52m

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

You can take a train from Luton to Wakefield Westgate via London St Pancras International and King's Cross in around 2h 52m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station hourly. Tickets cost £28–70 and the journey takes 4h 45m.

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