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

The cheapest way to get from Runcorn to Wakefield is to drive which costs £15 - £23 and takes 1h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Runcorn to Wakefield is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs £15 - £23.

Is there a direct bus between Runcorn and Wakefield?

No, there is no direct bus from Runcorn to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Runcorn High Street- Stand C and arriving at Queen Elizabeth GS via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand N, Shudehill Interchange and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Runcorn and Wakefield?

No, there is no direct train from Runcorn to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Runcorn and arriving at Wakefield Kirkgate via Liverpool Lime Street and Huddersfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.

How far is it from Runcorn to Wakefield?

The distance between Runcorn and Wakefield is 84 miles. The road distance is 64.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Runcorn to Wakefield without a car is to train which takes 2h 39m and costs £23 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from Runcorn to Wakefield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Runcorn to Wakefield bus from?

Runcorn to Wakefield bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand N station.

Where do I catch the Runcorn to Wakefield train from?

Runcorn to Wakefield train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.

Train or bus from Runcorn to Wakefield?

The best way to get from Runcorn to Wakefield is to train which takes 2h 39m and costs £23 - £65. Alternatively, you can line 100 bus and bus, which costs and takes 5h 29m.

Where does the Runcorn to Wakefield bus arrive?

Runcorn to Wakefield bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Runcorn to Wakefield train arrive?

Runcorn to Wakefield train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Huddersfield station.

Can I drive from Runcorn to Wakefield?

Yes, the driving distance between Runcorn to Wakefield is 65 miles. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Runcorn to Wakefield.

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

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Where can I stay near Wakefield?

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Runcorn to Wakefield - 5 ways to travel via train, line 268 bus, car, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Runcorn to Wakefield by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to HuddersfieldLiverpool Lime Street - Newcastle / ...
2h 39m
£23–64
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Runcorn High Street- Stand C to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G110
2. Take the train from Warrington Central to Manchester Piccadilly
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgate
3h 6m
£15–50
Train, line 268 bus
1. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Bradford InterchangeChester - Leeds
2. Take the bus from Bradford Interchange Bus Station to Wakefield Bus Station268 / ...
5h
£17–37
Drive 64.4 mi
1. Drive from Runcorn to Wakefield64.4 mi
1h 20m
£16–23
Line 100 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand N to Shudehill Interchange100
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Leeds City Bus StationUk073 / ...
5h 29m

Runcorn to Wakefield by train

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Distance: 83.6 mi
Duration: 2h 39m

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Huddersfield hourly. Tickets cost £15–45 and the journey takes 1h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Runcorn High Street- Stand C to Queen Elizabeth GS via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand N, Shudehill Interchange, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 5h 29m.

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