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

The cheapest way to get from Maidenhead to Wakefield is to bus and train which costs £30 - £50 and takes 8h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Maidenhead to Wakefield is to train via London which takes 2h 57m and costs £100 - £160.

Is there a direct train between Maidenhead and Wakefield?

No, there is no direct train from Maidenhead to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Maidenhead and arriving at Wakefield Westgate via Paddington and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.

How far is it from Maidenhead to Wakefield?

The distance between Maidenhead and Wakefield is 203 miles. The road distance is 177.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Maidenhead to Wakefield without a car is to train via London which takes 2h 57m and costs £100 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Maidenhead to Wakefield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Maidenhead to Wakefield train from?

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

Train or bus from Maidenhead to Wakefield?

The best way to get from Maidenhead to Wakefield is to train via London which takes 2h 57m and costs £100 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 7h 29m.

Where does the Maidenhead to Wakefield train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Maidenhead to Wakefield?

Yes, the driving distance between Maidenhead to Wakefield is 177 miles. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Maidenhead to Wakefield.

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

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Where can I stay near Wakefield?

There are 2078+ hotels available in Wakefield.

Maidenhead to Wakefield - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Maidenhead to Wakefield by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Wakefield Westgatetrain London Kings Cross - Leeds / ...
2h 57m
£100–160
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus Uk002 / ...
7h 29m
£34–56
Drive 176.2 mi
1. Drive from Maidenhead to Wakefieldcar 176.2 mi
3h 23m
£44–63
Fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain
4h 45m
£71–260
Train
1. Take the train from Reading to Sheffieldtrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain Sheffield - Leeds / ...
4h 58m
£85–261
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
2. Take the train from Nottingham to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain Nottingham - Leeds
8h 11m
£34–47
Fly to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Wakefield Westgatetrain
6h
£107–444

Maidenhead to Wakefield by train and subway

231Weekly Services

2h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 202 mi
Duration: 2h 57m

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

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to Wakefield Westgate hourly. Tickets cost £90–130 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station hourly. Tickets cost £17–29 and the journey takes 4h 40m. National Express also services this route hourly.

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