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

The cheapest way to get from Rushden to Wakefield is to bus which costs £16 - £26 and takes 5h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rushden to Wakefield is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Rushden and Wakefield?

No, there is no direct bus from Rushden to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from (Rushden) Skinners Hill Layby and arriving at Queen Elizabeth GS via Coach Park and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.

How far is it from Rushden to Wakefield?

The distance between Rushden and Wakefield is 132 miles. The road distance is 123 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rushden to Wakefield without a car is to train via Long Eaton which takes 4h 11m and costs £35 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Rushden to Wakefield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rushden to Wakefield bus from?

Rushden to Wakefield bus services, operated by Stagecoach Midlands, depart from (Rushden) Skinners Hill Layby station.

Train or bus from Rushden to Wakefield?

The best way to get from Rushden to Wakefield is to train via Long Eaton which takes 4h 11m and costs £35 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £26 and takes 5h 58m.

Where does the Rushden to Wakefield bus arrive?

Rushden to Wakefield bus services, operated by Stagecoach Midlands, arrive at Northampton Bus Interchange station.

Can I drive from Rushden to Wakefield?

Yes, the driving distance between Rushden to Wakefield is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Rushden to Wakefield.

Where can I stay near Wakefield?

There are 2078+ hotels available in Wakefield.

Rushden to Wakefield - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 48 bus

There are 6 ways to get from Rushden to Wakefield by train, bus, or car

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Train via Long Eaton
best
1. Take the train from Kettering to East Midlands Parkwaytrain
2. Take the train from East Midlands Parkway to Sheffieldtrain
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Wakefield Westgatetrain
4h 11m
£38–86
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from (Rushden) Skinners Hill Layby to Northampton Bus Interchangebus X47 / ...
2. Take the bus from Coach Park to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Ukn31 / ...
5h 58m
£17–26
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Church Street Interchange to (Corby) George Street Stop Gbus X4
2. Take the bus from (Corby) George Street Stop G to Railway Stationbus X4
3. Take the train from Peterborough to Wakefield Westgatetrain
5h 8m
£72–105
Drive 122.2 mi
1. Drive from Rushden to Wakefieldcar 122.2 mi
2h 17m
£30–44
Train
1. Take the train from Wellingborough to Sheffieldtrain London St Pancras International - Sheffield / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Wakefield Westgatetrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
5h 13m
£45–101
Line 48 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Church Street Interchange to Railway Stationbus 48
2. Take the train from Kettering to Nottinghamtrain
3. Take the train from Nottingham to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain
5h 57m
£33–49

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Rushden to Wakefield.

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Distance: 131.3 mi
Duration: 4h 11m

What companies run services between Rushden, Northamptonshire, England and Wakefield, England?

You can take a bus from (Rushden) Adnitt Road to Wakefield Westgate via Rail Station Forecourt, Wellingborough, Kettering, East Midlands Parkway, and Sheffield in around 4h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from (Rushden) Skinners Hill Layby to Queen Elizabeth GS via Northampton Bus Interchange, Coach Park, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 5h 58m.

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