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

The cheapest way to get from Oldham to Wakefield is to drive which costs £8 - £12 and takes 50 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Oldham to Wakefield is to drive which takes 50 min and costs £8 - £12.

Is there a direct bus between Oldham and Wakefield?

No, there is no direct bus from Oldham to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from St Mary's Way and arriving at Union Street J via Huddersfield Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.

How far is it from Oldham to Wakefield?

The distance between Oldham and Wakefield is 29 miles. The road distance is 33.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oldham to Wakefield without a car is to train which takes 1h 23m and costs £10 - £25.

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

It takes approximately 1h 23m to get from Oldham to Wakefield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oldham to Wakefield bus from?

Oldham to Wakefield bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from St Mary's Way station.

Train or bus from Oldham to Wakefield?

The best way to get from Oldham to Wakefield is to train which takes 1h 23m and costs £10 - £25. Alternatively, you can line 184 bus and line 231 bus, which costs and takes 2h 39m.

Where does the Oldham to Wakefield bus arrive?

Oldham to Wakefield bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Huddersfield Bus Station.

Can I drive from Oldham to Wakefield?

Yes, the driving distance between Oldham to Wakefield is 33 miles. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from Oldham to Wakefield.

Where can I stay near Wakefield?

There are 288+ hotels available in Wakefield.

Oldham to Wakefield - 4 ways to travel via train, line 184 bus

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

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 Greenfield to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain Manchester Piccadilly - York / ...
1h 23m
£10–25
Drive 33.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Oldham to Wakefieldcar 33.1 mi
50 min
£9–12
Line 184 bus, line 231 bus
1. Take the bus from St Mary's Way to Huddersfield Bus Stationbus 184
2. Take the bus from Huddersfield Bus Station to Union Street Jbus 232 / ...
2h 39m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Oldham to Wakefieldtaxi 33.1 mi
50 min
£70–85

Oldham to Wakefield by bus and train

129Weekly Services

1h 23mAverage Duration

£10Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Oldham to Wakefield.

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Distance: 28.9 mi
Duration: 1h 23m

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from Greenfield to Wakefield Kirkgate hourly. Tickets cost £10–25 and the journey takes 39 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Mary's Way to Union Street J via Huddersfield Bus Station in around 2h 39m.

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