There are 3 ways to get from Middlesbrough 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
best- Take the train from Middlesbrough to Leedstrain Redcar Central - Manchester Airport / ...
1h 46m£25–43Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Middlesbrough to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus Uk073
- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Wakefield Bus Stationbus 110 / ...
2h 17m£8–20Drive 70.4 mi
- Drive from Middlesbrough to Wakefieldcar 70.4 mi
1h 20m£18–26
Middlesbrough to Wakefield by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Middlesbrough to Wakefield is to bus which costs £8 - £20 and takes 2h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Middlesbrough to Wakefield is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs £17 - £26.
No, there is no direct bus from Middlesbrough to Wakefield station. However, there are services departing from Middlesbrough and arriving at Wakefield Bus Station via Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Middlesbrough to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Middlesbrough and arriving at Wakefield Westgate via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.
The distance between Middlesbrough and Wakefield is 86 miles. The road distance is 70.8 miles.
The best way to get from Middlesbrough to Wakefield without a car is to train which takes 1h 46m and costs £25 - £45.
It takes approximately 1h 46m to get from Middlesbrough to Wakefield, including transfers.
Middlesbrough to Wakefield bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Middlesbrough station.
Middlesbrough to Wakefield train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Middlesbrough station.
The best way to get from Middlesbrough to Wakefield is to train which takes 1h 46m and costs £25 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £8 - £20 and takes 2h 17m.
What companies run services between Middlesbrough, England and Wakefield, England?
TransPennine Express operates a train from Middlesbrough to Leeds hourly. Tickets cost £22–40 and the journey takes 1h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Middlesbrough to Wakefield Bus Station via Leeds City Bus Station in around 2h 17m.
Train from Middlesbrough to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Middlesbrough to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Middlesbrough to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–17
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- customer.services@arriva.co.uk
- Website
- Arriva UK
Bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Wakefield Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- Arriva UK
- Adult Single All Zone
- £1–3
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- Website
- First Leeds
Bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Wakefield Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- First Leeds
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Booking & Getting There
Middlesbrough to Wakefield bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.
Middlesbrough to Wakefield train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Leeds station.
Yes, the driving distance between Middlesbrough to Wakefield is 71 miles. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Middlesbrough to Wakefield.
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