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

The cheapest way to get from Northampton to Wakefield is to bus which costs £18 - £25 and takes 3h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Northampton to Wakefield is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Northampton and Wakefield?

No, there is no direct bus from Northampton to Wakefield station. However, there are services departing from Coach Park and arriving at Wakefield Bus Station via Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Northampton and Wakefield?

No, there is no direct train from Northampton to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Northampton and arriving at Wakefield Westgate via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.

How far is it from Northampton to Wakefield?

The distance between Northampton and Wakefield is 141 miles. The road distance is 120.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Northampton to Wakefield without a car is to bus which takes 3h 25m and costs £18 - £25.

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

It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Northampton to Wakefield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Northampton to Wakefield bus from?

Northampton to Wakefield bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Coach Park station.

Where do I catch the Northampton to Wakefield train from?

Northampton to Wakefield train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Northampton station.

Train or bus from Northampton to Wakefield?

The best way to get from Northampton to Wakefield is to bus which takes 3h 25m and costs £18 - £25. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £25 - £110 and takes 3h 34m.

Where does the Northampton to Wakefield bus arrive?

Northampton to Wakefield bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Where does the Northampton to Wakefield train arrive?

Northampton to Wakefield train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Northampton to Wakefield?

Yes, the driving distance between Northampton to Wakefield is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Northampton to Wakefield.

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

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Where can I stay near Wakefield?

There are 2047+ hotels available in Wakefield.

Northampton to Wakefield - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Northampton to Wakefield by bus, train, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Coach Park to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Ukn31
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Wakefield Bus Stationbus 110 / ...
3h 25m
£19–25
Train
1. Take the train from Northampton to Birmingham New Streettrain London Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Wakefield Westgatetrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
3h 34m
£26–110
Drive 120.2 mi
1. Drive from Northampton to Wakefieldcar 120.2 mi
2h 5m
£29–42
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Northampton Town Centre to Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus Uk900
2. Take the train from Nottingham to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain Nottingham - Leeds
4h 24m
£26–64

Northampton to Wakefield by train

117Weekly Trains

3h 34mAverage Duration

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Distance: 140.2 mi
Duration: 3h 25m

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

You can take a bus from Coach Park to Wakefield Bus Station via Leeds City Bus Station in around 3h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Northampton to Wakefield Westgate via Birmingham New Street in around 3h 34m.

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